Describe the weather in the United States during an El Niño winter.

A) warmer throughout the country and more rain.

B) rain in the South; dry and warm in the North.

C) dry and warm in the South; cold and snowy in the North.

D) freezing temperatures in the South; blizzard conditions in the North.

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Allie

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15 October, 10:20

Describe the weather in the United States during an El Niño winter.

A) warmer throughout the country and more rain.

B) rain in the South; dry and warm in the North.

C) dry and warm in the South; cold and snowy in the North.

D) freezing temperatures in the South; blizzard conditions in the North.

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Peter Avila · Answer 1

The answer is; B

El Nino occurs when the prevailing westerlies lose power and the easterlies winds gain power. These winds are associated with warm oceans waters in the Pacific oceans, These winds bring in the rain to Southern US west coast and South America. The upper USA and the Asian continent become hotter and drier.

Describe the weather in the United States during an El Niño winter.A) warmer throughout the country and more rain.B) rain in the South; dry and warm in the North.C) dry and warm in the South; cold and snowy in the North.D) freezing temperatures in the South; blizzard conditions in the North.