El Nino Exit Ticket

What global weather phenomenon is characterized by warmer ocean temperatures influencing weather patterns?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Monsoon

• Polar Vortex

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What typically happens to trade winds during El Niño events?

• They remain constant

• They reverse direction

• They strengthen

• They weaken

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the primary direction of trade winds during normal conditions?

• East to west

• West to east

• South to north

• North to south

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which region in the US typically experiences flooding during El Niño?

• Northeast

• Southern United States

• Midwest

• Rocky Mountains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

During which season are the climate impacts of El Niño most noticeable in North America?

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a common effect of La Niña on the Pacific Northwest?

• Snowstorms

• Drought

• Heatwaves

• Heavy rains and flooding

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the effect of stronger trade winds associated with La Niña?

• No change in water upwelling

• Increased upwelling of cold water

• Decreased upwelling of cold water

• Increased upwelling of warm water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does La Niña typically cause in the southern US?

• Flooding

• Drought

• Snowstorms

• Cooler temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do El Niño and La Niña impact global food production?

• They can disrupt production

• No impact

• Decrease production

• Increase production

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Cold ocean currents create ___________.
Warm ocean currents create ___________.

• Dry Conditions, Wet Conditions
• Wet Conditions, Dry Conditions
• High temperatures, Low Temperatures
• Low Temperatures, High Temperatures 

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6