Upwelling El Nino Day 2

Multiple Choice

Upwelling is the process where warm, nutrient rich water from deep in the ocean rises to the surface.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

Which will most likely result if there is increased upwelling in a coastal area?

• more aquatic life

• less nutrients in the water

• higher water temperatures

• fewer nitrates

An El Niño Fish Tale | Center for Science Education

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​El Nino	​La Nina
Trade winds weaken	​Stronger Trade winds
Water is warmer	Water is cooler
Upwelling is reduced	Upwelling increases​
More rain in S. America, drought in Asia and Australia​	Draught in S. America, more rain in Asia and Australia​
​Fish Populations reduced	​Fish Populations increase

Now complete the El Nino La Nina Hand out

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