A condition where the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean turns cooler than normal is called
A) El Niño.
B) La Niña.
C) the Southern Oscillation.
D) the Ekman Spiral.

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The condition described is called La Niña. El Niño refers to a condition where the same region of the Pacific Ocean is warmer than normal. The Southern Oscillation is a term used to describe the interaction between the atmosphere and ocean in the same region, which can contribute to El Niño and La Niña conditions. The Ekman Spiral is a term used to describe the movement of ocean currents caused by wind.

A Condition Where the Central and Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean