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Give two examples of tertiary winds.
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Two examples of tertiary winds (local winds) are:
- Chinook: A warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America.
- Foehn: A hot, dry wind that blows down the leeward side of the mountains, especially known in the northern Alps of Switzerland.
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Chapter 13: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 142]
