El Nino & La Nina
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Science
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11th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is El Niño?
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El Niño is a climate pattern characterized by the warming of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt normal weather patterns globally.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is La Niña?
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La Niña is a climate pattern that represents the cooling of surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, often leading to opposite weather effects compared to El Niño.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How often do El Niño and La Niña events occur?
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El Niño and La Niña events typically occur every 2-7 years.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary ocean affected by El Niño and La Niña?
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The primary ocean affected by both El Niño and La Niña is the Pacific Ocean.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the typical weather effects of El Niño in California?
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During El Niño, California often experiences increased rainfall and stormy weather.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the typical weather effects of La Niña in California?
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La Niña typically leads to drier conditions in California.
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7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the relationship between El Niño and hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean?
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During El Niño, there is usually a decrease in hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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