Chapter 4 - Ocean Effects on the Economy

Question 1

How does the ocean affect the cost of food?

Answer 1

Normally:
Warm water go to Central Pacific
Cool water go to Peruvian Coast

Answer: Nutrient waters go to western south america which gives plant food

Question 2

What is El Nino?

Answer 2

Less nutrient water
Equator pull strengthens
Warm water go away from Peruvian Coast

Question 3

What is La Nina?

Answer 3

More nutrient water
Equator pull weakens
Warm water piles on west pacific