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

What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is lower than normal and in the western Pacific is higher than normal?
A. Southern Oscillation
B. El Niño
C. Pacific Decadal Oscillation
D. La Niña
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
El Niño is associated with lower than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and higher than normal pressure in the western Pacific.

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