What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the Aleutian Islands is lower than normal and in the Pacific Northwest is higher than normal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the Aleutian Islands is lower than normal and in the Pacific Northwest is higher than normal?
A. North Atlantic Oscillation
B. Pacific-North American Pattern
C. Arctic Oscillation
D. Madden-Julian Oscillation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Pacific-North American Pattern is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Aleutian Islands and the Pacific Northwest.

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