During normal (non-El Niño) years,which of the following is/are true? (Select one or more answers.)
A) The dominant current in the tropical Pacific is easterly along the South Equatorial Current.
B) This current is caused by the easterly trade winds that flow from strong STH pressure systems to the ITCZ.
C) The flow of water away from equatorial South America allows the Humboldt Current to upwell in the eastern Pacific near the Equator.
D) Cool water, cool air means lots of precipitation along the coast of South America.
E) Warm air, warm water means low pressure in the western Pacific.
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