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The Souther Oscillation:A) is a cycle of strengthening and weakening pressure patterns in the equatorial PacificB) is another name for a la nina eventC) does not have the ability to drastically alter climate, and is of little concernD) is more important to weather in the United States than anywhere else in the world
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