During the warm phase of the El Nino, the ITC is drawn south and west of its normal position. This has the effect of
A. weakening the orographic effect on the Caribbean side of the Isthmus.
B. weakening the rain-shadow effect on the Pacific side of the Isthmus.
C. enhancing the rain-shadow effect on the Pacific side of the Isthmus.
D. warming the waters on the Caribbean side of the Isthmus.
Answer: C
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