AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
During El Niño, upwelling off the coast of Peru
A.is suppressed, so fisheries decline
B.intensifies, boosting fisheries
C.is unaffected
D.moves to the Atlantic
Explanation
Core Concept
Without upwelling, cold nutrient-rich water stops rising, plankton starves, and anchovy fisheries collapse — El Niño's economic bite.
Correct Answer
Ais suppressed, so fisheries decline
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