DOL Part 2 Temperature Inversions

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How do temperature inversions affect greenhouse gas emissions?

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Decrease emissions by trapping gases near the surface

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Temperature inversions, including El Niño, impact weather conditions by:

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causing warmer ocean temperatures and altering wind patterns

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How do temperature inversions and El Niño affect weather conditions?

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Temperature inversions cause cooling while El Niño leads to warming.

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What is the primary effect of temperature inversions on air pollution levels?

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They trap pollutants near the ground, increasing air pollution.

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What is the impact of El Niño on global weather patterns?

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El Niño leads to varied weather patterns, including increased rainfall in some regions and droughts in others.

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How do temperature inversions form?

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It happens on cold clear nights with little clouds and the surface radiates heat into the air. This can also happen with warm fronts because they sit on top of cold air.