El Nino

A. is a phenomenon associated with colder surface water in the eastern Pacific.
B. is a phenomenon associated with warmer surface water in the eastern Pacific.
C. is a relatively recent phenomenon that is attributed to global warming.
D. is a relatively recent phenomenon that is attributed to global cooling.


Answer: B

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