During an El Niño Event, in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific

question 12

Multiple Choice

During an El Niño event, in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific, ________.

• A) east-to-west winds are stronger than normal
• B) sea surface temperatures are higher than normal
• C) nutrient concentrations are higher than normal
• D) productivity is higher than normal
• E) None of these is correct

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