Question

How does El Niño affect climate?(1 point)
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Warm water move westward, making coastal South America cooler.
Warm water move westward, making coastal South America cooler.

Warm waters move eastward, making coastal South America warmer.
Warm waters move eastward, making coastal South America warmer.

Winds blow the warm waters northward, making coastal Alaska warmer.
Winds blow the warm waters northward, making coastal Alaska warmer.

Winds blow the warm water southward, making coastal Alaska cooler.

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The correct response is:

Warm waters move eastward, making coastal South America warmer.

During an El Niño event, warm water from the western Pacific Ocean moves towards the east, causing coastal South America to experience warmer sea surface temperatures. This can lead to various climate impacts, including changes in weather patterns and increased rainfall in some areas.