El Nino & La Nina

El Nino & La Nina

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-ESS2-6, MS-LS2-3, HS-ESS3-1

+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 Pacific Ocean, which can disrupt normal weather patterns globally.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is La Nina?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do El Nino and La Nina influence global weather?

Back

Both El Nino and La Nina significantly influence global weather patterns, affecting rainfall, temperature, and storm activity worldwide.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to trade winds during an El Nino event?

Back

During an El Nino event, trade winds weaken, which can lead to warmer ocean temperatures and altered weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to trade winds during a La Nina event?

Back

During a La Nina event, trade winds are stronger than usual, leading to cooler ocean temperatures and different weather patterns.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do fishermen in Peru dislike strong El Nino events?

Back

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is upwelling?

Back

Upwelling is the process where deep, cold, nutrient-rich water rises to the surface, supporting marine life and fisheries.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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