The correct response is:
buildup of warm water on the surface
El Niño is characterized by the accumulation of warmer water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which disrupts typical weather patterns.
Question
Which of the following causes El Niño over the Pacific Ocean?
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Responses
jet stream bands shifting further south
jet stream bands shifting further south
strong trade winds flowing west to east
strong trade winds flowing west to east
buildup of warm water on the surface
buildup of warm water on the surface
upwelling of cold water from the deep
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