A Negative Phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)results in Warmer

question 46

Multiple Choice

A negative phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) results in warmer than average surface waters at ______ and cooler than average waters at ___________.

• A) A; C
• B) A; D
• C) C; A
• D) C; B

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