Science Kids: Understanding Climate Patterns in the Pacific Ocean

The video introduces El Nino and La Nina, two climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean, and their global impacts. It explains the ENSO cycle, how El Nino and La Nina differ, and their effects on weather, marine life, and hurricanes. The video also discusses the climate patterns in 2021-2022, highlighting La Nina's impact on North America and the role of climate change in intensifying these patterns.

What is the ENSO cycle?

• A cycle of ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean

• A cycle of climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean

• A cycle of wind patterns in the Indian Ocean

• A cycle of temperature changes in the Arctic Ocean

How does El Nino affect the Pacific jet stream?

• It strengthens the jet stream

• It moves the jet stream further south

• It has no effect on the jet stream

• It moves the jet stream further north

What happens to marine life during El Nino?

• Marine life thrives due to increased nutrients

• Marine life decreases due to reduced upwelling

• Marine life remains unaffected

• Marine life migrates to colder regions

What is the main difference between El Nino and La Nina?

• El Nino weakens trade winds, while La Nina strengthens them

• El Nino and La Nina occur simultaneously

• El Nino strengthens trade winds, while La Nina weakens them

• El Nino and La Nina have the same effects on weather

How does La Nina affect hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean?

• It increases and strengthens hurricane activity

• It only affects hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean

• It decreases hurricane activity

• It has no effect on hurricane activity

What was the state of the Pacific Ocean in 2021-2022?

• ENSO neutral

• La Nina

• El Nino

• Both El Nino and La Nina

What impact did La Nina have on the Southern United States in 2021?

• Increased snowfall and colder temperatures

• No significant impact

• Drought conditions and higher temperatures

• Increased rainfall and cooler temperatures

How does climate change potentially affect El Nino and La Nina?

• It has no effect on them

• It weakens their episodes

• It strengthens their episodes

• It causes them to occur simultaneously

What is a major cause of climate change today?

• Natural variations in Earth's orbit

• Increased volcanic activity

• Greenhouse gases released by humans

• Changes in solar radiation

What is the relationship between climate change and the ENSO cycle?

• Climate change reverses the effects of the ENSO cycle

• Climate change causes the ENSO cycle to stop

• Climate change may lead to stronger El Nino and La Nina events

• Climate change has no impact on the ENSO cycle