A positive Indian Ocean Dipole event is associated with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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.

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