In regard to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)is air mainly descending at ____, and rising at ___.

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During the positive phase of IOD, air mainly descends over the eastern Indian Ocean (A) due to higher sea surface temperatures, leading to less rainfall and dry conditions. At the same time, rising air over the western Indian Ocean (C) causes more rainfall and moist conditions. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

In Regard to the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)is Air Mainly