GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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There are fewer threats from hurricanes.
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There is an increased threat of tornadoes.
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There is an increase in precipitation, mainly rainfall.
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There is a decrease in precipitation, mainly lower rainfall totals.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The El Niño Southern Oscillation affects Pacific moisture patterns and is responsible for long-term impacts on Texas precipitation, often leading to periods of moderate to severe drought.
Detailed explanation-2: -For example, in the Southern United States, during the fall through spring, El Niño usually causes increased rainfall and sometimes destructive flooding. La Niña, however, usually causes drier weather in the South, but the Northwest tends to be colder and wetter than average.
Detailed explanation-3: -In general, El Niño conditions lead to wetter, snowier conditions in Amarillo and cooler maximum temperatures during the winter. La Niña conditions lead to drier and warmer temperatures overall, with notable extreme cold spells. In stronger El Niño or La Niña episodes, these trends are even greater.