What is the name of the phenomenon where the sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean are warmer than normal in the west and cooler in the east? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where the sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean are warmer than normal in the west and cooler in the east?
A. Positive Indian Ocean Dipole
B. El Niño
C. La Niña
D. Negative Indian Ocean Dipole
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole is characterized by warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler in the east.

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