El Nino

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is El Nino?
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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.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the typical effects of El Nino on global weather?
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El Nino can lead to increased rainfall in some regions, droughts in others, and can influence hurricane activity in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the opposite of El Nino?
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La Nina, which is characterized by cooler than average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is upwelling?
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Upwelling is the process where deep, cold water rises to the surface, often bringing nutrients that support marine life.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is downwelling?
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Downwelling is the process where surface water sinks, often occurring in areas where water is cooled or where there is excess water due to wind.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How does El Nino affect hurricane activity in the Atlantic?
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During El Nino years, there are typically fewer hurricanes in the Atlantic due to increased wind shear that disrupts storm formation.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of ocean temperature anomalies?
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Ocean temperature anomalies indicate deviations from average temperatures, which can signal changes in climate patterns like El Nino or La Nina.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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