R- Understanding Oceanic and Atmospheric Phenomena

What characterizes the El Niño phenomenon?

• Warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• Cooling of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean

• Strengthening of trade winds

• Formation of gyres

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How often does the El Niño phenomenon typically occur?

• Every two to seven years

• Every year

• Every decade

• Every century

What is the main effect of the Coriolis Effect on ocean currents?

• Deflects moving air and water to the right in the Northern Hemisphere

• Causes ocean currents to stop

• Increases the speed of ocean currents

• Decreases the temperature of ocean currents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What role do ocean currents play in the global climate?

• Regulate climate by distributing thermal energy

• Cause hurricanes and typhoons

• Increase the Earth's albedo

• Stop the El Niño phenomenon

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is a positive feedback loop in climate systems?

• Intensifies climatic events

• Stabilizes the climate system

• Decreases rainfall

• Stops ocean currents

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5