Question

How does La-Nina affect the Pacific Ocean?

• A. Decreases salinity of ocean
• B. Cools downs the temperature of water
• C. Maintains stable temperature of water
• D. Increases salinity of ocean

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cools downs the temperature of water

La Niña causes water in the eastern Pacific to be colder than usual. In the same region, El Niño can cause the water to be warmer than usual. Areas that are hit with drought during La Niña years are pummeled with rain in El Niño years.