What does Chinook mean?

[Nimas]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Weather Test (5)", question 6

A ......... is a temporary or short-term period of colder than average temperatures.

(a) cold spell
(b) Chinook
(c) avalanche

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Weather Test (5)", answer 6

A cold spell is a temporary or short-term period of colder than average temperatures.

Correct answer: (a) cold spell

Your answer was: incorrect
A Chinook is a temporary or short-term period of colder than average temperatures.
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What is Chinook? and cold spell?

Nimas

[Mister Micawber]

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Both words are in the DICTIONARY.
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