ENSO Quiz

What is the effect of La Niña on the Pacific and Atlantic basins?

• Suppresses activity in both

• Enhances activity in both

• Suppresses in Pacific, enhances in Atlantic

• Enhances in Pacific, suppresses in Atlantic

What type of winters does La Niña favor in the South?

• Wet winters

• Dry winters

• Mild winters

• Harsh winters

Where are the temperature anomalies measured for the ONI?

• North Atlantic Ocean

• East-central tropical Pacific

• Indian Ocean

• Southern Ocean

During La Niña winters, what is the typical weather pattern in the northern United States?

• Warmer

• Colder

• Drier

• Wetter

In El Niño winters, which region of the United States typically experiences drier conditions?

• Southern

• Northern

• Eastern

• Western

Which weather pattern is associated with wetter conditions in the Pacific Northwest during La Niña winters?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Both El Niño and La Niña

• Neither El Niño nor La Niña

What is the typical influence of La Niña on hurricane activity in the Pacific?

• More hurricanes due to less vertical wind shear

• Fewer hurricanes due to stronger vertical wind shear

• No change in hurricane activity

• More hurricanes due to stronger vertical wind shear

What do the blue dots on the map represent in terms of snow during El Niño seasons?

• More snow

• Less snow

• No change in snow

• Increased temperature

Which organization provided the data for the map showing El Niño's effect on snow?

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• National Weather Service

• The Weather Channel

• United States Geological Survey

What is the expected climate event for the 2023-24 winter according to climate experts?

• Strong La Niña event

• Strong El Niño event

• Neutral conditions

• Weak El Niño event