Climate

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What ocean is primarily affected by El Niño and La Niña?

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Pacific Ocean

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What term describes short-term atmospheric conditions?

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Weather

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What is the characteristic of the windward side of a mountain?

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It receives more precipitation.

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What typically occurs during an El Niño year in South America?

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There are storms.

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What term describes long-term atmospheric conditions?

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Climate

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What phenomenon can cause changes in ocean temperatures and affect global weather patterns?

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El Niño and La Niña.

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What is the effect of elevation on climate?

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Higher elevations generally have cooler temperatures and can receive more precipitation.

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What is a rain shadow?

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A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain, where precipitation is significantly less.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.