Which of the following terms describes a phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean that is similar to the Southern Oscillation?
A)Asian monsoon
B)North Atlantic Oscillation
C)Gulf Stream Oscillation
D)Florida sea breeze convergence front

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The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a large-scale fluctuation in atmospheric pressure over the North Atlantic Ocean that is similar in nature to the Southern Oscillation over the Pacific Ocean. The NAO is characterized by variations in the difference of atmospheric pressure at sea level between the Icelandic low and the Azores high.

Which of the Following Terms Describes a Phenomenon in the Atlantic