Which of the following is true about the Pineapple Express?
A)It causes nor'easters to form.
B)It brings heavy rainfall to the West Coast.
C)It is part of the polar jet stream.
D)It is caused by El Niño.

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The Pineapple Express is a non-technical term used to describe a meteorological phenomenon characterized by a strong and persistent flow of atmospheric moisture and associated with heavy precipitation that develops in the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands and then moves eastward towards the West Coast of North America. It is responsible for some of the most extreme weather events in California, such as floods, landslides, and riverine and coastal inundation. It is not related to nor'easters, the polar jet stream, or El Niño.

Which of the Following Is True About the Pineapple Express