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The term 'El-Nino' refers to a phenomenon named due to its occurrence around:

AEaster

BNew Year

CSummer Solstice

DChristmas

Answer:

D. Christmas

Read Explanation:

  • The term “El-Nino” translates to ‘Child Christ’ because the warm current typically appears around Christmas (December), which is summer in Peru (Southern Hemisphere).


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