The Southern Oscillation:
A)is a cycle of strengthening and reversing trade winds in the equatorial Pacific.
B)is another name for a La Niña event.
C)does not have the ability to drastically alter climate,and is of little concern.
D)is more important to weather in the United States than anywhere else in the world.

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The Southern Oscillation is a cycle of strengthening and reversing trade winds in the equatorial Pacific, which is significant for climate patterns around the world, particularly in the Pacific region.