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The southern United States experiences periodic occurrences of severe cold and drought conditions. Which weather phenomenon most likely causes this and why?
Question 7 options:

La Niña, because the jet stream is displaced southwards

La Niña, because the jet stream is displaced northwards

El Niño, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters

El Niño, because of decreased upwelling of cooler waters