What is the global weather phenomenon characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial pacific?
a) tsunami
b) photosynthesis
c) la niña
d) el niño

D) El Nino

Explanation:

Condition for El Nino effect:

In the central and eastern equatorial pacific sea surface, the sun makes the water hot, especially on the surface of the ocean.Usually, trade winds push the warm surface water from South-America to the westward towards Indonesia.This process lets the cooler water rise towards the surface of the ocean near south-America. Where ever the surface of the ocean is hot more clouds form and naturally more rain falls in that part of the world.

the glands which are associated with each description is given below:

pancreas - is an endocrine and exocrine gland that secretes juices with enzymes for digestion. salivary glands- with protection and digestion in the mouth. liver- secretes bile for digestion.   lachrymal glands - secrete tears to moisten eyes and protect them from particles and infection.   sweat gland -regulates water, salt, and temperature. oil glands - to form a protective barrier on the skin.   goblet cells - secrete mucus for protection.