Question

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.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 1 & 3
• C. 2 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1 & 3

• 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.