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| Q. |
Which of the following phenomena is supposedly associated with global warming? |
| A. | El Nino |
| B. | La Nina |
| C. | El Nino Modoki |
| D. | Southern Oscillation |
| Answer» A. El Nino | |
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Explanation: El Nino is an irregularly periodical variation in winds and sea surface temperatures over the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists have found association with El Nino and global warming since El Nino events cause short-term spikes in global average surface temperature. For example, an increase in the frequency and magnitude of El Nino events have triggered warmer than usual temperatures over the Indian Ocean. |
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