Question 7 • WCA 4130 Earth and Space Science 1st Quarter 26-27
Weather patterns during a La Niña cause less rainfall than normal along the southeastern coast of the United States. However, above-average rainfall occurs in Australia.Which event is most likely to occur during this La Niña?
Answer
A
Plants will die in Australia due to an increase in intense sunlight.
B
An earthquake will cause damage to buildings and roads in Australia.
C
A drought will cause rivers to run low along the southeastern coast of the United States.
D
Animals along the southeastern coast of the United States will lose habitat due to flooding.
Explanation
Less-than-normal rainfall along the southeastern coast of the United States can lead to drought, which may cause rivers to run low. Therefore, a drought affecting rivers in that region is the most likely event; flooding there is less likely when rainfall is below average.
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