The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

question 33

Multiple Choice

The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI)

• A)is defined as the monthly sea level pressure departure from normal at Tahiti minus the departure from normal at Darwin, Australia.
• B)can be used to give a historical perspective on ENSO occurrences.
• C)is negative during a La Nina event.
• D)is positive during an El Nino event.
• E)Only A and B are true.

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