Which Event Occurs During a Strong El Niño Year

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which event occurs during a strong El Niño year?

• A) light rains in the central and eastern Pacific ocean
• B) upwelling of cold water in the western Pacific ocean
• C) death of phytoplankton in western coastal areas
• D) cold surface currents flowing from west to east
• E) strengthened equatorial winds

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