单选题 Once El Nino even played a role in the political world. What was it?

A、 President Suharto was overthrown by the drought caused by El Nino.
B、 El Nino caused riots that led to the downfall of President Suharto.
C、 President Suharto resigned because of the drought caused by El Nino.
D、 The drought caused by El Nino together with the economic crisis prevailing in Indonesia helped to overthrow President Suharto.

【正确答案】 D

【答案解析】最后一段三、四句讲到The drought，along with the economic crisis．．．These conditions helped set the stage for riots that led to the downfall of President Suharto，可见在印尼发生的那次厄尔尼诺现象所导致的经济危机引起了一场骚乱，导致了President Suharto倒台。所以答案为选项D。