In regard to the Southern Oscillation, when

A. pressures are low in Darwin, pressures are also lower in Tahiti.
B. pressures are high in Darwin, pressures are lower in Tahiti.
C. pressures are high in Tahiti, pressures are also high in Darwin.


Answer: B

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