Which of the Following Conditions Occurs During the Negative Phase

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions occurs during the negative phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation?

• A)An increased pressure gradient exists across the North Atlantic Ocean.
• B)Pressure decreases near the coast of Greenland.
• C)The prevailing westerlies in the northern hemisphere are stronger.
• D)Winters in northern Canada are relatively mild.

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