During an El Niño Event

question 9

Multiple Choice

During an El Niño event,

• A) sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean become significantly warmer.
• B) a reversal of the Peru current brings Pacific Ocean water to the tip of South America where it mixes with Atlantic Ocean water.
• C) the Earth's rotational axis tilts beyond its normal 23.5°.
• D) sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean become significantly warmer.

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