AP Environmental Sciencehardmcq1 pt
The 'Southern Oscillation' part of ENSO refers to
A.pressure swings between the eastern and western Pacific
B.the Earth's axial wobble
C.ocean temperature cycles only
D.seasonal monsoon reversal
Explanation
Core Concept
Air pressure flip-flops between Tahiti and Darwin as the system cycles — the atmospheric half of the ocean-atmosphere pair.
Correct Answer
Apressure swings between the eastern and western Pacific
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