El Nino

During a(n) ____ event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Normal

• Partly sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

During an El Nino, trade winds are typically...

• about average

• stronger

• weaker

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The picture represents a(n) ___ event.

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Non-El Nino (normal conditions)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Why do the fisherman of Peru and South America not welcome a strong El Nino?

• El Nino poisons the fish

• El Nino causes strong winds and currents which move fish westward

• El Nino bring cold water to the surface which kills the base of the food chain

• El Nino shuts off upwelling and nutrients needed for the marine food chain do not rise to the surface

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How often do El Nino events occur?

• 2-5 years

• 2-7 years

• 7-10 years

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean?

• Atlantic
• Indian
• Pacific
• Arctic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Does this image show normal or El Nino conditions?

• normal

• El Nino

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which region would likely experience a drought during this ocean circulation pattern?

• South America

• Indonesia

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which date shows El Nino?

• January 2015

• November 2015

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What process is shown in this picture?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6