In an El Niño year, trade winds are too weak to send warm currents west. Instead, warm currents travel east into South America. What is the end result of this difference in an El Niño year? (1 point)
Equatorial winds are particularly strong.
Areas see significant changes in temperature and levels of precipitation.
Warm water pools toward the west.
Areas of North America have a colder winter.
Areas see significant changes in temperature and levels of precipitation.
Ocean Currents Science 6-B
1:B - Heat from the sun causes patterns
2:A - The equator receives direct sunlight.
3:A - Currents tend to move clockwise
4:C - Areas see big temperature & precipitation changes
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