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The map below shows sea-surface temperature (SST) anomalies during El Niño 
years. Please explain what is meant by “anomaly”. In El Niño years, which side 
(east or west) of the tropical Pacific Ocean experiences anomalously high precipitation 
totals and which side experiences anomalously low precipitation totals? Why?

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Transcribed Image Text:60°N 30°N 0° SST anomaly during the El Niño years 30°S 60°S 60°E 120°E 180° 120°W 60°W -2 -1.5 -1 -0.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2
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