Severe Weather I

What are El Nino and La Nina?

• Weather patterns of the Atlantic Ocean

• Weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean

• Types of clouds

• Types of winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What do El Nino and La Nina lead to?

• Mild weather changes

• Severe weather changes

• No weather changes

• Only temperature changes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the typical winter condition in North America during a La Niña year?

• Warmer than normal winter, more precipitation

• Colder than normal winter, less precipitation

• Normal winter, average precipitation

• Hot and dry winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What happens to the amount of cold water during a La Niña year?

• Less than normal amount of cold water

• More than normal amount of cold water (upwelling)

• No change in the amount of cold water

• Warm water replaces cold water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the condition called when the water temperature is +0.7°F?

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

What is the condition called when the water temperature is -0.7°F?

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What weather phenomenon is associated with flooding across the South?

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How often do the events mentioned in the text occur?

• Every 1-3 years

• Every 2-7 years

• Every 5-10 years

• Every 10-15 years

What is a heat wave?

• A period of heavy rainfall

• Three consecutive days of unusually hot weather

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A week of cloudy weather

How does a heat wave occur?

• Low pressure systems create a cold front

• High pressure systems push the polar jet stream out

• Ocean currents change direction

• The Earth moves closer to the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6