Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the Arctic Oscillation? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the Arctic Oscillation?
A. Sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the North Atlantic
B. Sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the Southern Hemisphere
C. Sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the North Pacific
D. Sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Arctic Oscillation is a large-scale pattern of sea level pressure differences between the Arctic and the rest of the Northern Hemisphere.

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