Question

question 14 of 25
in 1967, the rocky mountains experienced record snowfalls after the eastern pacific ocean had warmer - than - average water temperatures. which of the following is probably linked to the extra snow?

a. el niño
b. the coriolis effect
c. the gulf stream
d. la niña

Explanation:

El Niño is associated with warmer - than - average sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean and can lead to increased snowfall in some regions like the Rocky Mountains. La Niña is associated with cooler - than - average sea surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific and different weather patterns. The Coriolis effect is a general atmospheric and oceanic phenomenon related to the Earth's rotation and not directly linked to this specific snow - related event. The Gulf Stream is an ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean and not related to the eastern Pacific and Rocky Mountain snow.

Answer:

A. El Niño