Identify the characteristics of local winds.

They blow for a short duration

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They affect the climate of the region where they blow

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They originate in a specific region and blow over a limited area

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These winds are known by a common name throughout the world

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Solution

The correct options are
A They blow for a short duration
B They affect the climate of the region where they blow
C They originate in a specific region and blow over a limited area
The winds that blow for a short duration of time, originate in specific regions and blow over a limited area are called local winds. Local winds affect the climate of the region where they blow. These winds are known by different local names in the different regions where they blow.

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