A Strong Positive Index for the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)usually

question 40

Multiple Choice

A strong positive index for the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) usually means that there is a ________ Bermuda (subtropical) high that results in ________ than average temperatures over the northern United States and northwest Europe.

• A)weaker; cooler
• B)weaker; warmer
• C)strong; cooler
• D)strong; warmer

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