El nino la nina
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12th Grade
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What is El Niño?
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El Niño 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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is La Niña?
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La Niña is a climate pattern that describes the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, often leading to opposite weather effects compared to El Niño.
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How do El Niño and La Niña affect global weather?
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Both El Niño and La Niña influence global weather patterns, affecting rainfall, temperature, and storm activity across various regions.
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What are the typical effects of El Niño on the Southern United States?
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El Niño often leads to wetter conditions in the Southern United States, increasing the likelihood of flooding.
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What are the typical effects of La Niña on the Southern United States?
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La Niña typically results in drier conditions and drought in the Southern United States.
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What is the role of trade winds during El Niño?
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During El Niño, trade winds are typically weaker, which contributes to the warming of ocean waters.
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What is the relationship between El Niño and La Niña?
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El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a climate cycle known as the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO).
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