El Niño

El Nino is a climate phenomenon originating in the Pacific Ocean, affecting global weather patterns. It alters ocean currents and air pressure, leading to significant changes in climate, such as droughts, floods, and storms worldwide. The interaction between the atmosphere and ocean currents is crucial in driving these changes. During El Nino years, which occur every two to seven years, the usual weather patterns are disrupted, causing widespread environmental and economic impacts across the globe.

What is the primary factor that drives our climate according to the video?

• The position of the sun

• The relationship between the atmosphere and the ocean

• The rotation of the Earth

• The presence of mountains

In the Pacific, what is the typical characteristic of the waters near Indonesia?

• Cooler and shallower

• Warmer and deeper

• Salty and turbulent

• Calm and clear

How often does an El Nino event typically occur?

• Every century

• Every two to seven years

• Every year

• Every decade

What happens to the warm waters during an El Nino year?

• They move westward

• They remain stationary

• They travel eastward

• They evaporate

Which of the following is a global impact of El Nino?

• Increased snowfall in Antarctica

• Drought in southern Africa

• Tornadoes in Australia

• Hurricanes in Europe