Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)?
A. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and the United Kingdom
B. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and the United States
C. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and Greenland
D. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and Iceland
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Icelandic Low (subpolar low) and the Azores High (subtropical high).
Explanation:
The Madden-Julian Oscillation is a large-scale pattern of convection (thunderstorm activity) that originates over the Indian Ocean and moves eastward across the Pacific, influencing weather patterns globally.
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