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Which term gained prominence in the 1980s or later, along with La Niña?
Which term gained prominence in the 1980s or later, along with La Niña?
- ENSO
- Southern Oscillation
- Neutral (correct)
- Ozone hole
What term was coined in the late 1960s to describe the connection between changes in the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere?
What term was coined in the late 1960s to describe the connection between changes in the Pacific Ocean and the atmosphere?
- Southern Oscillation
- La Niña
- ENSO (correct)
- Neutral
What is the main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole?
What is the main cause of ozone depletion and the ozone hole?
- Halocarbon refrigerants (correct)
- Industrial waste pollution
- Volcanic eruptions
- Deforestation
Which phenomenon refers to the much larger springtime decrease in stratospheric ozone around Earth's polar regions?
Which phenomenon refers to the much larger springtime decrease in stratospheric ozone around Earth's polar regions?
How are ozone-depleting substances (ODS) transported into the stratosphere?
How are ozone-depleting substances (ODS) transported into the stratosphere?
What process catalyzes the breakdown of ozone (O3) into oxygen (O2) in the stratosphere?
What process catalyzes the breakdown of ozone (O3) into oxygen (O2) in the stratosphere?
What is the warming phase of the sea temperature known as?
What is the warming phase of the sea temperature known as?
Which atmospheric component is coupled with the sea temperature change during ENSO?
Which atmospheric component is coupled with the sea temperature change during ENSO?
What is the cause of the Walker circulation?
What is the cause of the Walker circulation?
How does El Niño influence ocean temperatures?
How does El Niño influence ocean temperatures?
Which phenomenon results in cooler ocean temperatures due to increased upwelling?
Which phenomenon results in cooler ocean temperatures due to increased upwelling?
What is responsible for creating El Niño by causing above average ocean surface temperatures?
What is responsible for creating El Niño by causing above average ocean surface temperatures?
What was the main concern associated with ozone depletion?
What was the main concern associated with ozone depletion?
Which international agreement banned the production of ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs and halons?
Which international agreement banned the production of ozone-depleting chemicals like CFCs and halons?
When did the ban on ozone-depleting chemicals come into effect?
When did the ban on ozone-depleting chemicals come into effect?
What is the expected timeline for the ozone hole to reach pre-1980 levels?
What is the expected timeline for the ozone hole to reach pre-1980 levels?
What factor contributed to the stabilization and recovery of ozone levels by the mid-1990s?
What factor contributed to the stabilization and recovery of ozone levels by the mid-1990s?
In 2019, what was significant about the ozone hole according to NASA's report?
In 2019, what was significant about the ozone hole according to NASA's report?
