The El Niño Begins to Weaken and Eventually Terminates When

question 54

Multiple Choice

The El Niño begins to weaken and eventually terminates when

• A)the leading edge of the cold Kelvin wave finally reaches the eastern coast of South America.
• B)cold water spreads out away from the equator,bringing warm upwelling waters from depth.
• C)cold water converges on the equator,bringing cold upwelling waters from depth.
• D)warm water spreads out away from the equator,bringing cold upwelling waters from depth.

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