What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the Azores is higher than normal and in Iceland is lower than normal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the Azores is higher than normal and in Iceland is lower than normal?
A. Pacific-North American Pattern
B. North Atlantic Oscillation
C. Madden-Julian Oscillation
D. Arctic Oscillation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The North Atlantic Oscillation is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Azores (subtropical high) and Iceland (subpolar low).

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