CH 28.4 Notes and Vocab Flashcards
1
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An increase in the average temperature in Earth’s near-surface air and oceans
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Global Warming
2
Q
The warming of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of western South America that occurs every 3 to 10 years
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El Nino
3
Q
Opposite of El Nino, which occurs when trade winds in the Pacific are unusually strong and surface water is colder than normal
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La Nina
