Which of the following is a likely consequence of El Niño for the eastern Pacific (the west coast of North and South America)?
A) During El Niño,low pressure cells move westward and the eastward flow stops,so upwelling ceases.
B) During El Niño,low pressure cells move westward and the eastward flow stops,so upwelling increases.
C) During El Niño,low pressure cells move eastward and the westward flow stops,so upwelling ceases.
D) During El Niño,low pressure cells move eastward and the westward flow stops,so upwelling increases.

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During El Niño, the trade winds weaken, causing low pressure cells to move eastward. This disrupts the normal westward flow of water, leading to a reduction in upwelling along the eastern Pacific, which ceases or significantly decreases.

Which of the Following Is a Likely Consequence of El