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CORALGRILL2014

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What is NOT true about El Nio?
 
  A. It occurs off the west coast of South America.
  B. It develops abnormally warm water.
  C. It changes precipitation patterns.
  D. It only affects areas near South America.
  E. It disrupts fisheries that rely on upwelling.

Question 2

Which localized winds develop in a pressure gradient becoming warm and dry as they flow down leeward slopes?
 
  A. Santa Ana winds
  B. valley breezes
  C. chinook winds
  D. mountain breezes
  E. katabatic winds



mjenn52

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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