Drought, El Niño and La Niña (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How are El Niño and La Niña related to each other?
How are El Niño and La Niña related to each other?
They are opposite phases of same cycle
In which direction do trade winds normally blow across the Pacific Ocean?
In which direction do trade winds normally blow across the Pacific Ocean?
From east to west
What happens to trade winds during an El Niño event?
What happens to trade winds during an El Niño event?
They weaken
What happens to sea surface temperatures in the Pacific during La Niña?
What happens to sea surface temperatures in the Pacific during La Niña?
They decrease below average
During El Niño, which regions typically receive less rainfall than normal?
During El Niño, which regions typically receive less rainfall than normal?
Australia and Southeast Asia
During La Niña, what rainfall conditions affect the American Pacific coast?
During La Niña, what rainfall conditions affect the American Pacific coast?
Drier than usual conditions
Which countries are particularly vulnerable to drought during El Niño years?
Which countries are particularly vulnerable to drought during El Niño years?
Australia, Indonesia, Philippines
What happens to ocean temperatures in the Pacific during El Niño?
What happens to ocean temperatures in the Pacific during El Niño?
They rise by several degrees Celsius
What agricultural impact did Thailand experience during the 2015 El Niño drought?
What agricultural impact did Thailand experience during the 2015 El Niño drought?
Crop failures in rice-growing regions
What emergency measure did Thailand implement during the 2015 El Niño drought?
What emergency measure did Thailand implement during the 2015 El Niño drought?
Water rationing in major cities