intro to apes

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

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Normal

• Partly sunny

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

• about average

• stronger

• weaker

The image is of a(n):

• El Nino event

• La Nina event

• Non-El Nino (normal conditions)

The picture below is of a(n) ____ event.

• Non-El Nino (Normal)

• El Nino

• La Nina

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

Examine the diagram. This is what occurs during ______________.

• El NIno

• La Nina

• La Chica

Which climograph has the most precipitation during the winter?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The picture represents a(n) ___ event.

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Non-El Nino (normal conditions)

Why is upwelling important?

• Upwelling regulates ocean temperature

• Upwelling provides nutrient rich water that sustains life

• Upwelling controls the tides

• Upwelling helps sailors to navigate the seas

Regions closest to ________________ tend to have warmer year-round climates.

• Forest Fires

• South Pole

• North Pole

• the Equator