A positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is associated with:
A. No change in sea surface temperatures
B. Warmer than normal waters in the eastern Indian Ocean
C. Cooler than normal waters in the western Indian Ocean
D. Warmer than normal waters in the western Indian Ocean
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A positive IOD event is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler than normal in the east. This often leads to increased rainfall over East Africa and reduced rainfall over Indonesia and Australia.
Explanation:
Agriculture, especially the use of nitrogen-based fertilizers, is a major source of nitrous oxide emissions. Burning fossil fuels and industrial processes release CO2 and other pollutants.
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