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What is the primary cause of the weakening of the trade winds according to the passage?
What is the primary cause of the weakening of the trade winds according to the passage?
- The cooling of the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean
- The strengthening of the trade winds
- The unknown and ongoing investigation (correct)
- The increase in temperature in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean
Which of the following is a characteristic of the La Niña climatic phenomenon according to the passage?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the La Niña climatic phenomenon according to the passage?
- Decrease in the population of some species
- Decrease in rainfall and drier than normal conditions
- Stronger thunderstorm disturbances and massive storms
- Strengthening of the trade winds and upwelling of colder water (correct)
How long does the La Niña climatic phenomenon typically last according to the passage?
How long does the La Niña climatic phenomenon typically last according to the passage?
- The passage does not provide a specific duration for La Niña events
- Varies, but can last up to 2 years (correct)
- 2 years
- 9 to 12 months
What is the relationship between El Niño and La Niña according to the passage?
What is the relationship between El Niño and La Niña according to the passage?
What impact does El Niño have on the Philippines according to the passage?
What impact does El Niño have on the Philippines according to the passage?
According to the passage, what is the main impact of La Niña on the Philippines?
According to the passage, what is the main impact of La Niña on the Philippines?
What is the opposite effect of El Niño according to the text?
What is the opposite effect of El Niño according to the text?
How is the rise of sea levels primarily caused?
How is the rise of sea levels primarily caused?
Which factor can lead to both water shortages and excessive precipitation?
Which factor can lead to both water shortages and excessive precipitation?
What is an impact of glacier melting mentioned in the text?
What is an impact of glacier melting mentioned in the text?
In response to rising temperatures, what are some species, like penguins, doing?
In response to rising temperatures, what are some species, like penguins, doing?
What phenomenon is mentioned as affecting wildlife habitats due to the melting of ice?
What phenomenon is mentioned as affecting wildlife habitats due to the melting of ice?
What is the primary cause of El Nio, according to the passage?
What is the primary cause of El Nio, according to the passage?
How often does the El Nio phenomenon typically occur, according to the passage?
How often does the El Nio phenomenon typically occur, according to the passage?
What is the primary effect of El Nio on the climate, according to the passage?
What is the primary effect of El Nio on the climate, according to the passage?
How does the passage suggest that climate change is influencing El Nio and La Nia events?
How does the passage suggest that climate change is influencing El Nio and La Nia events?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of melting polar ice caps mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of melting polar ice caps mentioned in the passage?
