Climate Cycles: El Niño and La Niña

Which of the following is a short-term natural cyclic fluctuation that affects climate patterns globally?

• El Niño

• Ice Age

• Plate Tectonics

• Volcanic Eruptions

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What is the primary effect of La Niña on global weather patterns?

• Increased global temperatures

• Cooler ocean temperatures in the Pacific

• Decreased rainfall in Southeast Asia

• Increased volcanic activity

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Which of the following data sets would be most useful in analyzing long-term climate change?

• Daily temperature readings over a month

• Annual average temperatures over a century

• Weekly rainfall data for a year

• Monthly wind speed data for a season

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El Niño events are characterized by which of the following changes in the Pacific Ocean?

• Increased salinity

• Warmer sea surface temperatures

• Higher sea levels

• Increased fish populations

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Which of the following is a long-term natural cyclic fluctuation associated with climate change?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Milankovitch cycles

• Ocean currents

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How often do El Niño events typically occur?

• Every 2-7 years

• Every 10-15 years

• Every 20-30 years

• Every 50-100 years

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of La Niña on the weather in the United States?

• Warmer winters in the northern states

• Increased hurricane activity in the Atlantic

• Drier conditions in the Pacific Northwest

• Increased snowfall in the southern states

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What type of data would be most useful for analyzing the impact of El Niño on global precipitation patterns?

• Monthly temperature data

• Annual precipitation anomalies

• Daily wind speed measurements

• Weekly humidity levels

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Which of the following best describes the impact of Milankovitch cycles on Earth's climate?

• Short-term temperature fluctuations

• Long-term changes in Earth's orbit and tilt

• Immediate changes in sea level

• Sudden shifts in ocean currents

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During an El Niño event, which of the following regions is likely to experience increased rainfall?

• The Amazon Basin

• The western coast of South America

• The Sahara Desert

• The Arctic Circle

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