Which of the Following Is a Likely Consequence of El

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely consequence of El Niño for the eastern Pacific (the west coast of North and South America) ?

• A) During El Niño,low pressure cells move westward and the eastward flow stops,so upwelling ceases.
• B) During El Niño,low pressure cells move westward and the eastward flow stops,so upwelling increases.
• C) During El Niño,low pressure cells move eastward and the westward flow stops,so upwelling ceases.
• D) During El Niño,low pressure cells move eastward and the westward flow stops,so upwelling increases.