Weather Patterns and Oceanic Phenomena Quiz

Winds that lie between the equator and 30 degrees north and south, bringing warm water from South America towards Asia (correct)

Winds that occur every 2-7 years and bring varying climate patterns over the Pacific ocean

Winds that weaken during El Nino, resulting in an increase in ocean surface temperatures

Winds that strengthen during La Nina, causing less warm water to remain

It strengthens trade winds, causing less warm water to remain

It causes wetter areas to experience decreased flooding

It results in an increase in ocean surface temperatures affecting rainfall, atmospheric winds, and the polar jet stream (correct)

It leads to strengthening of upwelling, bringing more nutrient-rich, cold water from the depths

It causes wetter areas to experience decreased flooding

It leads to strengthening of upwelling, bringing more nutrient-rich, cold water from the depths (correct)

It weakens trade winds, causing more warm water to remain

It results in an increase in ocean surface temperatures affecting rainfall, atmospheric winds, and the polar jet stream

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<p>Upwelling weakens, resulting in less nutrient-rich water rising up</p> Signup and view all the answers