AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Which city-pair effect shows El Niño's typical regional impact?
A.Wetter than normal in Peru; drier in Australia
B.Drier in Peru; wetter in Australia
C.Drought everywhere on Earth
D.No regional effects
Explanation
Core Concept
The warm pool's eastward shift steers rain toward the eastern Pacific, drenching South America's coast while Australia and Indonesia dry out.
Correct Answer
AWetter than normal in Peru; drier in Australia
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