El Nino and La Nina/ Volcanic Eruptions Review

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What is La Niña characterized by in the Western Pacific Ocean?

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A cooling of the Western Pacific Ocean.

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What type of event is represented by a significant cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific?

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La Niña event.

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What type of event is characterized by warmer ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific?

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El Niño event.

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What is the primary difference between El Niño and La Niña events?

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El Niño is characterized by warming of ocean surface temperatures, while La Niña is characterized by cooling.

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Which ocean is primarily affected by El Niño and La Niña events?

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The Pacific Ocean.

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What is an incorrect statement about El Niño and La Niña?

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Both occur in the Atlantic Ocean.

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What are the typical effects of El Niño on global weather patterns?

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Increased rainfall in the eastern Pacific and drought in the western Pacific.

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What are the typical effects of La Niña on global weather patterns?

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Increased rainfall in the western Pacific and drought in the eastern Pacific.

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How often do El Niño and La Niña events typically occur?

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Every 2 to 7 years.

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What is the phenomenon that describes the periodic warming of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific?

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El Niño.