La Niña conditions along the Equatorial Pacific are characterized by ________.
A) lower sea surface temperatures in the east and higher in the west
B) higher sea surface height in the east and lower in the west
C) cooler surface-water temperatures in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific than during an El Niño event
D) All of these are correct
E) None of these is correct

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

La Niña conditions include lower sea surface temperatures in the east and higher in the west, higher sea surface height in the west and lower in the east, and generally cooler surface-water temperatures in the Eastern Equatorial Pacific than during an El Niño event. Therefore, option D is correct.

La Niña Conditions Along the Equatorial Pacific Are Characterized by ________