15- Consider the following statements-1- El Ni-o is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific-2- El Ni-o is an oscillation of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific having important consequences for weather around the globe- Which of the above statements is-are correct-

The correct option is D b) Both 1 and 2 Ans b) ...

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Chemistry

Water Cycle

15. Consider ...

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15. Consider the following statements,

1] El Niño is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific.

2] El Niño is an oscillation of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific having important consequences for weather around the globe.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a) 1 Only

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b) Both 1 and 2

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c) 2 Only

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d) Neither 1 nor 2

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The correct option is B b) Both 1 and 2

Ans b)

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The correct option is B b) Both 1 and 2 Ans b)

The correct option is B b) Both 1 and 2

Ans b)