El Nino & La Nina

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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 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 Nina?
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La Nina is a climate pattern that represents the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, often leading to opposite weather effects compared to El Nino.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do El Nino and La Nina influence global weather?
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Both El Nino and La Nina significantly influence global weather patterns, affecting rainfall, temperature, and storm activity worldwide.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to trade winds during an El Nino event?
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During an El Nino event, trade winds weaken, which can lead to warmer ocean temperatures and altered weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens to trade winds during a La Nina event?
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During a La Nina event, trade winds are stronger than usual, leading to cooler ocean temperatures and different weather patterns.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why do fishermen in Peru dislike strong El Nino events?
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Fishermen in Peru dislike strong El Nino events because they shut off upwelling, preventing nutrients from rising to the surface, which negatively impacts fish populations.
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NGSS.MS-LS2-3
NGSS.MS-LS2-4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is upwelling?
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Upwelling is the process where deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, supporting marine life and fisheries.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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