Understanding El Niño and La Niña

What are El Niño and La Niña?

• Islands in the Pacific Ocean

• Climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean

• Types of marine animals

• Ocean currents near Australia

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What can El Niño and La Niña affect globally?

• The salinity of the ocean

• The rotation of the Earth

• Weather, wildfires, ecosystems, and economies

• Internet speeds

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

• 2 to 4 years

• 5 to 10 years

• 9 to 12 months

• 1 to 3 months

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What is the average frequency of El Niño and La Niña events?

• Every year

• Every 2 to 7 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 15 to 20 years

What does El Niño mean in Spanish?

• The Ocean

• The Little Boy

• The Old Man

• The Little Girl

What is the full name used by South American fishermen for El Niño?

• El Hijo del Sol

• El Niño del Mar

• El Niño de los Peces

• El Niño de Navidad

During El Niño, what happens to the trade winds?

• They remain unchanged

• They strengthen

• They change direction

• They weaken

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What is La Niña also known as?

• La Hija

• El Hermano

• La Madre

• El Viejo

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During La Niña, what happens to the trade winds?

• They reverse direction

• They stop

• They weaken

• They strengthen

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What effect does El Niño have on marine life off the Pacific coast?

• Leads to overfishing

• Causes water temperatures to drop

• Decreases nutrient availability

• Increases biodiversity

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