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
The weaker trade winds cause
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water off the coast of North America to become cooler.
B.
water off the coast of Australia to become warmer.
C.
water off the coast of Indonesia to become cooler.
D.
water off the coast of South America to become warmer.
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The correct answer is:
D. water off the coast of South America to become warmer.
When the Pacific trade winds weaken, the warm water that is typically pushed toward Asia accumulates in the eastern Pacific, leading to warmer water off the coast of South America. This is a key characteristic of El Niño events.
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