Directions: The diagram below shows how El Niño occurs when Pacific trade winds that are blowing east to west weaken. Use the diagram and your knowledge of science to answer any questions that follow.

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Multiple Choice Question
Which weather map indicates how El Niño influences the local weather in the United States?
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To answer your question accurately, I would need to see the diagrams A and B that you are referring to. However, I can explain generally how El Niño influences weather in the United States.

El Niño events often lead to:

  • Wetter conditions in the southern U.S., especially in states such as California and the Gulf Coast, which may experience increased rainfall and risks of flooding.
  • Warmer and drier conditions in the northern U.S. and the Pacific Northwest, where winters may be milder.

If you describe the weather maps or images A and B, I can help you determine which one illustrates the impacts of El Niño on the local weather in the United States more accurately.