During a major El Niño event, ____.
A)Peruvian fishers harvest a record amount of fish near Christmastime
B)extensive ocean warming occurs over the tropical Pacific
C)the Northeast trade winds increase in strength
D)California experiences severe drought conditions
E)the average surface air temperature of the entire planet decreases by several tenths of a degree Celsius

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During a major El Niño event, extensive ocean warming occurs over the tropical Pacific, which is a defining characteristic of El Niño conditions. This warming affects weather patterns globally.

During a Major El Niño Event, ____