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What are trade winds?
Winds that lie between the equator and 30 degrees north and south, bringing warm water from South America towards Asia
What is the significance of El Nino?
It results in an increase in ocean surface temperatures affecting rainfall, atmospheric winds, and the polar jet stream
What is the significance of La Nina?
It leads to strengthening of upwelling, bringing more nutrient-rich, cold water from the depths
What is the duration of La Nina?
Lasts 9-12 months
What happens to upwelling during El Nino?
Upwelling weakens, resulting in less nutrient-rich water rising up
Test your knowledge of weather patterns and oceanic phenomena with this quiz on trade winds, El Nino, and La Nina. Learn about the impact of these natural cycles on climate patterns and their occurrence every 2-7 years.
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