Periodic disturbances in ocean currents by the warming of the waters known as ________ can have profound global influences on world climate.

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El Niño is the periodic warming of ocean waters in the central and eastern Pacific that can disturb ocean currents and atmospheric patterns, leading to significant climate impacts across the globe. The other options are also related to ocean currents and climate, but do not specifically refer to the warming effect that characterizes El Niño.

Periodic Disturbances in Ocean Currents by the Warming of the Waters