What is La Niña?

a. A warmer than normal circulation event
b. A circulation due to density and salinity
c. A colder than normal circulation event
d. The result of volcanic eruptions


ANS: C
La Niña events are characterized by strong currents, powerful upwelling, and stormy conditions. These
colder than normal events are the response to El Niño events. Information can be found in the section
El Niño and La Niña Are Exceptions to Normal Wind and Current Flow.

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