AP Environmental Sciencemediummcq1 pt
Global average temperature typically spikes during
A.El Niño years
B.La Niña years
C.volcanic winters
D.solar minima
Explanation
Core Concept
The warm phase releases stored Pacific heat to the atmosphere, nudging global temperature up about a year at a time.
Correct Answer
AEl Niño years
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