The term "El Nino" phenomena in December in Peru explains

A. warming of an otherwise cold current which brings heavy rain and flooding.
B. cooling of an otherwise warm current which brings high temperatures and drought.
C. warming of an otherwise cold current which brings high temperatures and drought.
D. cooling of an otherwise cold current which brings heavy rain and flooding.


Answer: A

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