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

question 55

Multiple Choice

A strong negative index for the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) usually means there is ________ of a pressure difference between the Bermuda (subtropical) High and the Icelandic Low pressure.This brings ________ than average temperatures over the northern U.S.and Northwest Europe.

• A)less; cooler
• B)less; warmer
• C)greater; cooler
• D)greater; warmer

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