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

What is the name of the phenomenon where the atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific is higher than normal and in the western Pacific is lower than normal?
A. Southern Oscillation
B. El Niño
C. Pacific Decadal Oscillation
D. La Niña
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
La Niña is associated with higher than normal atmospheric pressure in the eastern Pacific and lower than normal pressure in the western Pacific.

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