Which of the following is the effect of El Niño?
A) More nutrient-rich cold water wells up along South America's west coast
B) Western Pacific waters cool
C) Less rain in western South America
D) Easterly trade winds weaken or reverse
E) More rain in Australia

Question

Which of the following is the effect of El Niño?  
A) More nutrient-rich cold water wells up along South America's west coast
B) Western Pacific waters cool
C) Less rain in western South America
D) Easterly trade winds weaken or reverse
E) More rain in Australia

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

El Niño causes the weakening or reversal of easterly trade winds. This can lead to changes in oceanic and atmospheric temperatures, precipitation patterns, and the behaviors of marine species.

Which of the Following Is the Effect of El Niño