Understanding El Niño and La Niña

What are El Niño and La Niña known to affect?

• Internet speeds globally

• The temperature of the sun

• Weather worldwide

• Local fishing practices only

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What phenomenon do scientists call the cycle of El Niño and La Niña?

• The Pacific Ring of Fire

• The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle

• The Atlantic Conveyor Belt

• The Global Warming Cycle

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

• Two to five years

• Three to six months

• Nine to 12 months

• One to three months

What does El Niño mean in Spanish?

• The Little Girl

• The Old Man

• The Little Boy

• The Warm Wave

During El Niño, what happens to the trade winds?

• They weaken

• They stop completely

• They become stronger

• They change direction

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What is the effect of La Niña on the Pacific coast's marine life?

• Decreases the marine life due to warmer waters

• Increases the marine life due to colder, nutrient-rich waters

• Only affects the migration patterns of marine mammals

• Has no significant effect on marine life

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What is another name for La Niña?

• El Viejo

• El Hijo

• La Madre

• El Hermano

How often do El Niño and La Niña events occur?

• At random intervals, with no pattern

• Every two to seven years, on average

• Every year without fail

• Once every decade

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What is the typical peak time for El Niño?

• Early spring

• Around December

• Late fall

• In the middle of summer

What is the primary consequence of La Niña on weather patterns in the United States?

• Increased snowfall in the tropical regions

• No significant change in weather patterns

• Colder and wetter conditions across the entire country

• Warmer and drier conditions in the South

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