El Niño (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How frequently does El Niño typically occur?
How frequently does El Niño typically occur?
Every 2-7 years
What does ENSO stand for?
What does ENSO stand for?
El Niño Southern Oscillation
In which direction do trade winds normally blow along the equator in the Pacific?
In which direction do trade winds normally blow along the equator in the Pacific?
East to west
Where is the Western Pacific Warm Pool located?
Where is the Western Pacific Warm Pool located?
Near Indonesia and Australia
Where does upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich water normally occur?
Where does upwelling of cool, nutrient-rich water normally occur?
Along the South American coast
What happens to trade winds during an El Niño event?
What happens to trade winds during an El Niño event?
They weaken or reverse
By how much do sea surface temperatures rise during El Niño in the eastern Pacific?
By how much do sea surface temperatures rise during El Niño in the eastern Pacific?
2-3°C above normal
What weather change occurs in Peru and Ecuador during El Niño?
What weather change occurs in Peru and Ecuador during El Niño?
Increased rainfall and flooding
How does El Niño affect Australia and Southeast Asia?
How does El Niño affect Australia and Southeast Asia?
Causes severe drought conditions
How does El Niño impact the fishing industry along South America?
How does El Niño impact the fishing industry along South America?
Reduces upwelling, affecting fish stocks
What effect does El Niño have on Atlantic Ocean hurricane activity?
What effect does El Niño have on Atlantic Ocean hurricane activity?
Tends to suppress hurricane activity
What happens to global temperatures during El Niño events?
What happens to global temperatures during El Niño events?
They tend to be higher overall