Which of the following occurs during an El Niño year?
A)Fishing catches improve along the South American coast.
B)Cold water upwelling increases.
C)The Trade winds become stronger.
D)Storms increase on the western side of the Pacific.

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During an El Niño year, there is a warming of the waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean, which causes an increase in atmospheric convection and leads to more storms on the western side of the Pacific. A and B are incorrect because El Niño can actually decrease fishing catches and cold water upwelling. C is incorrect because the Trade winds actually weaken during an El Niño year.

Which of the Following Occurs During an El Niño Year