Consider the following facts:
- The El Nino Southern Oscillation is capable of causing extreme climate conditions, which include floods and droughts.
- Countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean are most affected by the ENSO phenomenon.
Which of the above is/are true?
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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
A
Correct answer
Explanation
El Niño/La Niña Southern Oscillation is a band of anomalously warm ocean water temperatures that occasionally develops off the western coast of South America and can cause climatic changes across the Pacific Ocean.The extremes of this climate pattern's oscillations cause extreme weather (such as floods and droughts) in many regions of the world. Developing countries dependent upon agriculture and fishing, particularly those bordering the Pacific Ocean are the most affected.