El Nino

El Nino

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th - 9th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-1, MS-ESS2-5

+3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is El Nino?

Back

El Nino is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt normal weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is La Nina?

Back

La Nina is a climate pattern that is the opposite of El Nino, characterized by cooler than average ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does ENSO stand for?

Back

ENSO stands for El Nino-Southern Oscillation, which is a periodic fluctuation in sea surface temperatures and atmospheric conditions in the Pacific Ocean.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do ENSO events impact global weather?

Back

ENSO events can significantly impact global weather patterns, affecting precipitation, temperature, and storm activity across different regions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What kind of winter is typically expected in Virginia during an El Nino year?

Back

During an El Nino year, Virginia is likely to experience a cold and snowy winter.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a normal (non-El Nino) event characterized by?

Back

A normal (non-El Nino) event is characterized by average ocean temperatures and typical weather patterns without the significant disruptions caused by El Nino or La Nina.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some potential effects of an El Nino event on agriculture?

Back

El Nino can lead to altered rainfall patterns, which may cause droughts in some areas and flooding in others, impacting crop yields and agricultural practices.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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