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Q. Which one of the following descriptions denotes the phenomenon of El Nino ?

A
The Anomalous widespread warming of the sea surface of the tropical east and central Pacific Ocean
B
A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
C
The deflection of the ocean currents in the northern and southern hemispheres due to the rotation of Earth
D
The revolving tropical storms of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico

Correct Answer

The Anomalous widespread warming of the sea surface of the tropical east and central Pacific Ocean

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    B)Europe
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