Question

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 niños 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:

• Option A: The text mentions scientists trying to isolate the role of El Niño or La Niña in contributing to a specific weather event, which implies that they influence regional weather events.
• Option B: There is no comparison in the text about La Niña impacting more directly than El Niño.
• Option C: The text says detailed analyses can take several months to complete, but it doesn't say scientists "must" conduct them.
• Option D: The text says interactions can lead to unpredictable outcomes, but this is not as directly stated as the influence on regional weather events.

Answer:

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