UPSC Geography Atmosphere / वायुमंडल Question Bank Atmosphere

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    Which among the following statements characterized El Nino?
    I. It occurs at irregular intervals
    II. It carriers warmer water
    III. It carries less saline water
    IV. Its atmospheric equivalent is southern oscillation.
    Select the correct, answer using the code given below

    A)  I and II only                 

    B)  II and III only

    C)  III and IV only              

    D)  I, II, III and IV

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     EL Nino, an unusual warning of surface. Ocean waters in the eastern tropical Pacific is the part of southern oscillation. Scientists do not know exactly how EI Nino forms. It is said that El Nino may have contributed to the 1993 Mississippi and 1995 California floods. The average period length of El Nino is 5 years.


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