NDA 2026
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2026
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- General Studies
NDA 2026 · General Ability · General Studies
Which one of the following winds is responsible for wildfires in...
Which one of the following winds is responsible for wildfires in Southern California?
Options
- ADiablo wind
- BChinook wind
- CSanta Ana wind
- DJarbo Gap wind
Correct answer
C. Santa Ana wind
Step-by-step solution
Santa Ana winds are strong, extremely dry down-slope winds that originate inland and affect coastal Southern California and northern Baja California. They are notorious for exacerbating regional wildfires due to their dry and warm nature.
Diablo winds and Jarbo Gap winds affect Northern California, while Chinook winds occur in the interior West of North America (Rocky Mountains).
Answer: Santa Ana wind
Diablo winds and Jarbo Gap winds affect Northern California, while Chinook winds occur in the interior West of North America (Rocky Mountains).
Answer: Santa Ana wind