Question

the maps below compare tornado frequency in the united states during el niño and la niña.
tornado frequency (march-may)
el niño influence
la niña influence
tornado frequency index
less frequent normal more frequent
which of the following statements is true about tornado frequency in the northeastern united states near virginia and new york?
choose 1 answer
it is slightly higher than normal during el niño and slightly lower than normal during la niña.
it is slightly higher than normal during la niña and slightly lower than normal during el niño.
it is slightly lower than normal during both el niño and la niña.
it is slightly higher than normal during both el niño and la niña.

Explanation:

Check the color - coded maps for the northeastern US (near Virginia and New York). In the El Niño map, the area is blue (lower than normal). In the La Niña map, the area is pink (higher than normal).

Answer:

B. It is slightly higher than normal during La Niña and slightly lower than normal during El Niño.