Question

how does la niña affect the climate of the pacific ocean? the ocean becomes cooler. the warm water moves toward the east. the cold water sinks deeper into the ocean. the strength of the prevailing winds decreases.

Explanation:

La Niña is characterized by cooler - than - normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean. During La Niña, trade winds are stronger than usual, pushing warm water towards the western Pacific and bringing up cold water from the deep in the eastern Pacific, making the ocean cooler.

Answer:

The ocean becomes cooler.