Question

Weather conditions all over the world during an El Niño year is unusual. Many rain clouds forms over this warm part of the Pacific Ocean, bringing more _________ than usual in North and South America. Meanwhile, other parts of the world suffer severe ________.

A) rain; drought
B) cyclones; tropical storms
C) rain; drops in temperature
D) days without precipitation; flooding

Answer 1

El Nino is the part of the ENSO cycle in which the surface temperature of the Southern Pacific ocean is warmer than usual. This causes increased rainfall in the Americas, but can reduce precipitation in Indonesia and Southern Asia. Hence the correct answer is A) rain; drought.