Why are Chinook winds given the name of 'snow eater'?

Because they literally eat snow

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Because they easily vaporize snow

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Because they carry snow from one place to another

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Because they build up snow on mountiains

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Solution

The correct option is B Because they easily vaporize snow
When the warm, dry, fast-moving Chinook winds pass over snow-covered areas, the snow often vaporizes before it has a chance to melt. These winds can easily vaporize a foot of snow within hours. Because of this, chinook winds are often known as the "snow eaters."

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