What is the primary effect of El Niño on global weather patterns?

• It stabilizes weather patterns worldwide.

• It has no significant impact on weather.

• It causes a decrease in global temperatures.

• It alters the odds of extreme weather events.

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What role do trade winds play in the Pacific Ocean under normal conditions?

• They blow from west to east.

• They push warm water towards Asia and Australasia.

• They cause the ocean to freeze.

• They have no effect on ocean temperatures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a significant consequence of the extra heat released during El Niño?

• It results in more snowfall.

• It leads to a decrease in sea levels.

• It temporarily raises global temperatures.

• It causes global cooling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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

• It causes a decrease in global temperatures.

• It stabilizes weather patterns worldwide.

• It tends to have opposite effects to El Niño.

• It has the same effects as El Niño.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How does La Niña affect the temperature of the Pacific Ocean?

• It cools the western Pacific.

• It warms the eastern Pacific.

• It has no effect on ocean temperatures.

• It increases upwelling of cold water in the east.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6