Question

How does El Nino impact

climate in the US?

A. Precipitation increases in the
north and decreases in the south.

B. Winds in the south move east
causing increased tornadoes.

C. Winds in the north move west,
causing increased tornadoes.

D. Precipitation increases in the
south and decreases in the north.

Answer 1

During El Niño, the jet stream is oriented from west to east across the southern portion of the United States, making the region more susceptible to severe weather outbreaks.