Question

text 1
el niño and la niña are cyclical climate phases in the pacific ocean. each phase usually lasts for 9-12 months and occurs every 2-7 years. el niño is characterized by warmer-than-average temperatures, while la niña brings cooler temperatures. both phases significantly influence weather patterns and cause predictable impacts in certain regions. for example, there is usually less rainfall and prolonged droughts in central america during el niño.

text 2
while el niño and la niña are important climate phenomena, their level of influence on regional weather events is not always clear. other factors, such as ocean currents and wind patterns, also play significant roles in shaping regional weather. moreover, the interactions among these factors can lead to unpredictable outcomes. scientists can try to isolate the role el niño or la niña played in contributing to a specific weather event, but these types of detailed analyses can take several months to complete, and they offer only estimates.

based on the texts, the author of text 1 and the author of text 2 would most likely agree with which statement?

choose 1 answer:
a el niño and la niña influence regional weather events.
b la niña impacts regional weather more directly than el niño.
c in order to understand la niña or el niño’s impact on a weather event, scientists must conduct lengthy, detailed studies.
d the interactions among la niña or el niño and other climate factors can lead to unpredictable weather outcomes.

Explanation:

• For option A: Text 1 says "Both phases significantly influence weather patterns and cause predictable impacts in certain regions", and Text 2 says "El Niño and La Niña are important climate phenomena" (implying they influence regional weather). So both authors would agree with this.
• For option B: Text 1 and Text 2 do not compare the directness of La Niña and El Niño's impact, so this is incorrect.
• For option C: Text 1 does not mention the need for lengthy studies, only Text 2 does, so they wouldn't both agree.
• For option D: Text 1 does not discuss interactions with other factors leading to unpredictable outcomes, only Text 2 does, so they wouldn't both agree.

Answer:

A. El Niño and La Niña influence regional weather events.