What term describes the large-scale weather phenomenon that occurs when prevailing winds in the Pacific Ocean weaken, resulting in above average warming?
A. ENSO
B. greenhouse effect
C. rain shadow effect
D. SNSO
E. heat island effect
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)