30.
Which one of the following statements regarding EI-NINO is NOT true?
A:
It is an extension of equatorial current towards the western coast of South America.
B:
It is an occasional warm current leading to an increase of about 10°C in subsurface water temperature.
C:
It develops as temporary replacement of usual cold Peruvian Current.
D:
It causes an increase in plankton thriving in cold Peruvian current.
The answer is:
A