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Q · AntarcticaMedium · 45s
Statement: Katabatic winds in Antarctica are formed due to…
TopicAntarctica
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Katabatic winds occur when cold, dense air flows from the interior down the slopes to the coast.
Final Answer: Option B — Cold, dense air flowing downhill