The Worldwide Effects of El Niño Include All of the Following

question 23

Multiple Choice

The worldwide effects of El Niño include all of the following except:

• A)coral reef deaths in the Pacific Ocean.
• B)crop failure in the Philippines.
• C)drought in the U.S. Gulf coastal states.
• D)increased Pacific cyclone activity.
• E)water shortages in Sri Lanka.

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Definitions:

Crop

Cultivated plants or agricultural produce, such as grain, vegetables, or fruit, considered as a group.

Risk Profile

An evaluation of an individual's or organization's willingness to take risks, as well as their financial capacity to bear risk.

Financial Risk

The potential for financial losses due to factors affecting an entire market or security, including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk.

Price Fluctuations

Variations in the prices of goods and services over time, which can be influenced by factors like supply and demand, inflation, and market sentiment.