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Which of the following statements about El-Nino are correct?

  1. It raises the temperature of seawater along the Peruvian coast by about 10°C.

  2. It enhances the number of planktons and fish in the eastern Pacific.

  3. It leads to irregular patterns in seawater evaporation.

A1 & 2

B1 & 3

C2 & 3

DAll are correct

Answer:

B. 1 & 3

Read Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct – El-Nino can increase sea temperatures by about 10°C.

  • Statement 3 is also correct – El-Nino causes irregular seawater evaporation patterns.

  • However, Statement 2 is incorrect – El-Nino reduces plankton and fish populations.


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