When El Niño occurs and the waters off the coast of South America stay unusually warm, what happens to the sea life as a result?
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A The sea life becomes overpopulated.The sea life becomes overpopulated.
B Many fish who depend on the upwelling of cold water die or migrate.Many fish who depend on the upwelling of cold water die or migrate.
C The flooding rains in Peru send too much water into the ocean and the sea life expands.The flooding rains in Peru send too much water into the ocean and the sea life expands.
D The upwelling of cold water in an El Niño provides perfect conditions for the fishing industry in the area.
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B Many fish who depend on the upwelling of cold water die or migrate.
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