11/6 El Nino and La Nina AP

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Location of low pressure system and generating rainfall

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Coastal wind along the west coast of South America (compass direction and relative strength)

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Relative strength of upwelling off the coast of South America (weak, normal, strong)

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Position of thermocline

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Location of warm surface water

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Wet weather conditions including flooding in some cases.

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The fish and birds leave this area due to a lack of upwelling during an El Nino year.

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Describe two characteristics of an El Nino year.

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Describe two characteristics of an La Nina year

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How can you tell the difference between an El Nino or La Nina year?

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What are the economic consequences of an El Nino year?

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What is the cause of the weather changes in an El Nino year?

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11/6 El Nino and La Nina AP

Location of low pressure system and generating rainfall

Coastal wind along the west coast of South America (compass direction and relative strength)

Relative strength of upwelling off the coast of South America (weak, normal, strong)

Position of thermocline

Location of warm surface water

Wet weather conditions including flooding in some cases.

The fish and birds leave this area due to a lack of upwelling during an El Nino year.

Describe two characteristics of an El Nino year.

Describe two characteristics of an La Nina year

How can you tell the difference between an El Nino or La Nina year?

What are the economic consequences of an El Nino year?

What is the cause of the weather changes in an El Nino year?

What relationship is there between El Niño and North Atlantic hurricanes? La Niña and North Atlantic hurricanes?

Location of low pressure system and generating rainfall

Coastal wind along the west coast of South America (compass direction and relative strength)

Relative strength of upwelling off the coast of South America (weak, normal, strong)

Position of thermocline

Location of warm surface water

Wet weather conditions including flooding in some cases.

The fish and birds leave this area due to a lack of upwelling during an El Nino year.

Describe two characteristics of an El Nino year.

Describe two characteristics of an La Nina year

How can you tell the difference between an El Nino or La Nina year?

What are the economic consequences of an El Nino year?

What is the cause of the weather changes in an El Nino year?

What relationship is there between El Niño and North Atlantic hurricanes? La Niña and North Atlantic hurricanes?