Understanding La Nina and Winter Weather

What is the name of the CNN 10 anchor mentioned in the prompt?

• Coy Smith

• Coy Wire

• Coy Johnson

• Coy Brown

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On what date does the CNN 10 episode take place?

• October 15th

• October 16th

• October 17th

• October 18th

What is the term used by Coy Wire to refer to Thursday?

• Weekend Eve

• Friday Eve

• Midweek

• Pre-Friday

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What natural climate pattern is expected to develop before winter?

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

What effect does La Nina have on ocean temperatures?

• Warmer than average

• Cooler than average

• No change

• Fluctuating temperatures

Where do the cooler than average ocean temperatures come from during La Nina?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Equatorial Pacific

• Atlantic Ocean

During which months do we see the effects of La Nina the most in the northern hemisphere?

• Summer months

• Spring months

• Winter months

• Autumn months

What might La Nina influence across the U.S.?

• Only temperatures

• Only precipitation

• Only snowfall

• Temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall

What season is mentioned as coming into full effect in the prompt?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What might be a sign of fall coming into full effect according to the prompt?

• Longer days

• Cooler temperatures

• More rainfall

• Increased humidity

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