All of the Following Can Result from a Strong El

question 23

Multiple Choice

All of the following can result from a strong El Niño event EXCEPT:

• A) weakening or reversing of the Pacific tradewinds.
• B) the suppression of the Southern Oscillation.
• C) abnormally high air pressure over Indonesia.
• D) depletion of fish populations as upwelling is suppressed along the western coast of South America.

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