During Normal (Non-El Niño)years,which of the Following Is/are True? (Select

question 12

Multiple Choice

During normal (non-El Niño) years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)

• A) The dominant current in the tropical Pacific is easterly along the South Equatorial Current.
• B) This current is caused by the easterly trade winds that flow from strong STH pressure systems to the ITCZ.
• C) The flow of water away from equatorial South America allows the Humboldt Current to upwell in the eastern Pacific near the Equator.
• D) Cool water, cool air means lots of precipitation along the coast of South America.
• E) Warm air, warm water means low pressure in the western Pacific.

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