Climate Change - Mustafa Khan - 7-H

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What is El Niño?

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A warm ocean current that affects global weather patterns.

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What is La Niña?

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A cooling of ocean waters in the Pacific

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In which direction do jet streams generally flow?

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From west to east

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How do trade winds move across the Earth?

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From east to west in the tropics

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What causes wind to form?

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Differences in air pressure due to uneven heating of the Earth

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How does El Niño affect global weather?

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It increases rainfall in South America and droughts in Australia.

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What is one major impact of La Niña?

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Increased hurricanes in the Atlantic

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How does climate change impact animals?

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Migration patterns change due to shifting temperatures

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What is one way climate change affects plants?

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Some plants bloom earlier or shift to cooler areas.

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How does climate change impact human health?

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Increases the risk of heat-related illnesses and diseases