Question

which of the following statements is true about hail storm frequency in the south central united states near texas and oklahoma?
option 1:
it is much higher than normal during both el nino and la nina.
option 2:
it is much lower than normal during both el nino and la nina.
option 3:
it is much higher than normal during la nina and much lower than normal during el nino.
option 4:
it is much higher than normal during el nino and much lower than normal during la nina.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze El Niño map

In the El Niño influence map, the south - central US (near Texas and Oklahoma) is shown in blue (negative values on the hail frequency index), indicating less frequent hail (much lower than normal).

Step2: Analyze La Niña map

In the La Niña influence map, the south - central US (near Texas and Oklahoma) is shown in pink (positive values on the hail frequency index), indicating more frequent hail (much higher than normal).

Answer:

C. It is much higher than normal during La Niña and much lower than normal during El Niño.