El Niño Is a Weather Pattern Caused By

question 19

Multiple Choice

El Niño is a weather pattern caused by:

• A) increased upwelling at the west coast of South America.
• B) the slackening of the trade winds in the Pacific Ocean.
• C) orographic lifting.
• D) frontal wedging.

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Definitions:

Chondrocytes

Cells that are found within cartilage and are responsible for maintaining the cartilaginous matrix.

Connective Tissues

Tissues in the body that support, bind together, or separate other tissues and organs, characterized by few cells and substantial extracellular matrix.

Bone and Cartilage

Connective tissues in the body, where bone is hard and dense, providing structure and support, while cartilage is more flexible and cushions joints.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue housing cells like osteocytes or chondrocytes.