What is the primary cause of the sea level difference between Indonesia and Peru during normal conditions?
El Nino and Why We Can't Predict the Weather

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Coriolis effect and east-west winds
The gravitational pull of the moon
The Earth's magnetic field
The rotation of the sun
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements about the 1997 El Nino event is true?
It resulted in increased rainfall in Kenya.
It had no impact on global weather patterns.
It caused droughts in California.
It was the weakest El Nino on record.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How often can El Nino events occur?
Every two to seven years
Every century
Every decade
Every year
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What accidental discovery did Edward Lorenz make in 1961?
The Coriolis effect
The butterfly effect
The greenhouse effect
The ozone layer depletion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Chaos Theory suggest about weather prediction?
It is unaffected by initial conditions.
It can be predicted accurately for years.
It is impossible to predict weather beyond a few days.
It is always accurate.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the 'butterfly effect' in Chaos Theory?
Butterflies causing tornadoes
Small changes leading to large impacts
Predictable weather patterns
The effect of butterflies on climate
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it difficult to predict weather accurately over long periods?
Because of the lack of technology
Due to the complexity and unpredictability of atmospheric systems
Due to the simplicity of atmospheric systems
Because weather never changes
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