The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) affects the monsoon by changing:
A. Jet stream strength
B. Sea surface temperatures in the Indian Ocean
C. Wind patterns over Asia
D. All of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The IOD is a climate pattern characterized by differences in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern Indian Ocean, which affects monsoon rainfall.
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