CLEAN : El Nino worst in over 15 years severe impact likely UN

The video discusses the impact of El Nino, highlighting its significant temperature rise in the East Central tropical Pacific Ocean, making it one of the strongest in over 50 years. It touches on the ongoing research into whether climate change causes El Nino, noting the lack of scientific consensus. However, it confirms that El Nino interacts with climate change, leading to warmer years due to heat transfer between the ocean and atmosphere.

Why is it suggested to avoid plane travel in the context of environmental impact?

• To save money on travel expenses

• To reduce the carbon footprint

• To avoid jet lag

• To experience local culture

What makes the current El Nino event significant?

• It is the first El Nino ever recorded

• It is one of the three strongest in over 50 years

• It has caused the most rainfall in history

• It is the longest-lasting El Nino

What is the current scientific consensus on the cause of El Nino?

• It is definitely caused by climate change

• There is no firm scientific consensus yet

• It is caused by human activities

• It is not related to climate change

How does El Nino affect the transfer of heat?

• It only affects heat transfer in the Southern Hemisphere

• It reduces heat transfer between the ocean and atmosphere

• It increases heat transfer between the ocean and atmosphere

• It has no effect on heat transfer

What is a characteristic of El Nino years compared to non-El Nino years?

• They are significantly cooler

• They have more hurricanes

• They have no temperature difference

• They are significantly warmer