Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO)?
A. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and the United Kingdom
B. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and the United States
C. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and Greenland
D. Sea level pressure differences between the Azores and Iceland
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a climate pattern characterized by sea level pressure differences between the Icelandic Low (subpolar low) and the Azores High (subtropical high).

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