What changes are caused by the Southern Oscillation in the Pacific Ocean?
a. Trade winds blow from east to west.
b. Low pressure builds in the western Pacific.
c. Trade winds blow from west to east.
d. High pressure builds in the eastern Pacific.
e. Equatorial currents move faster.
c
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What will be an ideal response?
The most fundamental classification factor in the Koeppen system is
A) temperature. B) precipitation. C) vegetation. D) latitude.
At all times during the year, the circle of illumination
A) divides Earth between day and night. B) divides Earth between equal halves of lightness and darkness. C) separates spring from autumn. D) divides Earth into eastern and western halves. E) separates winter from summer.