10 Questions
What is El Niño?
An abnormal warming in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean
How often does the El Niño phenomenon occur?
Every two to seven years
What happens to trade winds during El Niño?
They weaken
Why is El Niño termed as such?
Because it starts during Christmas season
What effect does El Niño have on global weather patterns?
It causes severe droughts in some areas
How does El Niño impact species populations?
It causes a decrease in the population of some species
'Upwelling of colder water' refers to ________.
The movement of cold water towards the ocean's surface
'Trade winds weaken' during El Niño because ________.
They are blocked by warm surface water
'Massive storms' are associated with El Niño because ________.
'Massive storms' are caused by the weakening of trade winds during El Niño
'Lisually' (from the text) likely means ________.
'Visually'
Explore the abnormal and lengthy warming phenomenon in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean known as El Niño. Learn about its irregular intervals of occurrence, its duration, and the impact of weakened trade winds on the climate.
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