El Nino and La Nina Quiz

What are El Niño and La Niña?

• Two weather patterns that affect the global climate

• Two types of hurricanes

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What is the ENSO cycle?

• A cycle of changes in temperature between the ocean and the atmosphere in the Pacific Ocean region

• A cycle of changes in temperature between the ocean and the atmosphere in the Indian Ocean region

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What causes rain clouds to form over warm ocean water?

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The sun warming the water at the ocean's surface

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What happens to the ocean temperature near South America during El Niño?

• It rises

• It fluctuates randomly

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How long do El Niño and La Niña episodes typically last?

• 9 to 12 months

• Several years

What is the meaning of El Niño in Spanish?

• The Little Girl

• The Little Boy

What are the effects of El Niño on North America?

• Warmer temperatures in western Canada and the United States

• Drier conditions in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico

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What is the meaning of La Niña in Spanish?

• The Little Girl

• The Little Boy

What happens to sea surface temperatures near South America during La Niña?

• They fluctuate randomly

• They drop

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What are the effects of La Niña on winter temperatures in the Southeastern U.S.?

• Below average temperatures

• Above average temperatures

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