Katabatic winds are

A) another name for mountain-valley breezes.
B) localized winds associated with sea-breezes.
C) regional-scale, gravity-driven winds that bring high density air downslope.
D) usually weaker than local winds, but significant due to the area they cover.
E) uncommon in areas with extremely cold conditions, such as Greenland or Antarctica.


C

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