El nino and la nina 2023

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What causes the unequal distribution of warm and cold water?

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prevailing wind patterns (Trade Winds)

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What process is shown in this picture?

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Upwelling

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What effect does this process have on the fishing industry?

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Positive effect- more fish available for harvest

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During a(n) ____ event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.

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La Nina

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During an El Nino, trade winds are typically...

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weaker

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The picture represents a(n) ___ event.

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El Nino

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El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean? (Options: Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Arctic)

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Pacific

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Hurricanes move in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres due to ___________________.

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The Coriolis Effect

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La Niña is characterized by ______________ of the Western Pacific Ocean.

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a cooling

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Which weather conditions are associated with El Nino? Options: increased temperature, increased precipitation; decreased temperature, increased precipitation; increased temperature, decreased precipitation; decreased temperature, decreased precipitation

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increased temperature, increased precipitation