The Quasi-Biennial Oscillation Is a Pattern of

question 50

Multiple Choice

The quasi-biennial oscillation is a pattern of

• A) ice advances and retreats spanning 2 million years.
• B) 22 year-long sunspot cycles.
• C) reversing stratospheric winds above the tropics.
• D) increases and decreases in carbon dioxide concentrations.
• E) solar activity that takes about 2 years to complete its cycle.

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