Oceanography Earth Science

What is the El Nino Southern Oscillation?

• Every 2 -7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become warmer than normal during December, January, & February

• Every 2 - 7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become colder than normal during

  December, January, & February

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Precipitation is...

• Moisture falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail

• A force exerted onto a surface by the weight of air molecules

• The study of weather

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Climate is...

• a daily or weekly status of the atmosphere

• the long-term overall physical conditions of a region

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Low pressure areas experience...

• cool, clear weather

• warm, cloudy, and stormy weather

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Which of the following are physical conditions that pose a challenge to people and motorized devices when diving near the deep sea floor. (choose all that apply)

• intense pressure

• bright light

• extreme cold

• salty conditions

What is the La Nina Southern Oscillation?

• Every 2 -7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become warmer than normal during December, January, & February

• Every 2 - 7 years the surface waters on the eastern Pacific become colder than normal during

  December, January, & February

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What are some affects of El Nino?

• heavy rains

• flooding

• drought in India

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What are some affects of La Nina?

• heavy rains

• flooding

• drought in India

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They are vast bodies of salt water that separate the continents.

• oceans

• seas

• lakes

• rivers

What percentage of the planet earth is covered by the ocean?

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