Which of the following would occur during a La Niña event?
A)Trade winds weaken,causing droughts in the United States and Southeast Asia.
B)Trade winds weaken,causing greater upwelling of cold water off the west coast of South America.
C)Trade winds strengthen,causing greater upwelling of cold water off the west coast of South America.
D)Trade winds strengthen,causing the waters in the tropical eastern Pacific to become warmer than normal.

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During a La Niña event, trade winds tend to strengthen, which causes greater upwelling of cold water off the west coast of South America. This results in cooler sea surface temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific.

Which of the Following Would Occur During a La Niña