A Strong El Nino Is Characterized by ____________________

question 31

Multiple Choice

A strong El Nino is characterized by ____________________.

• A) the arrival of warm ocean water to Peru and Ecuador near Christmastime
• B) the trade winds weaken
• C) some surface currents are reversed
• D) all of these are correct
• E) both the arrival of warm ocean water to Peru and Ecuador near Christmas time and the weakening of the trade winds

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Definitions:

Magnesium

A chemical element with the symbol Mg, essential for living cells, playing a critical role in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production.

Manganese

A chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25, known for its importance in metabolism and enzyme function in living organisms.

Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a chemical element with symbol P, essential for life as part of the DNA and RNA structure, energy transfer molecules like ATP, and in bones and teeth.

Photosynthetic Pigments

Photosynthetic pigments are molecules present in plants and certain bacteria that absorb specific wavelengths of light and capture energy for photosynthesis.