El Nino and La Nina Flashcards
1
Q
What is El Nino?
A
The reversal or removal of trade winds
2
Q
How long does El Nino occur?
A
2 - 7 years
3
Q
Where does El Nino mainly occur?
A
Pacific Ocean
4
Q
What are the impacts of El Nino?
A
It brings low pressure to South America and high pressure to South Asia
5
Q
What is La Nina?
A
A return to normal conditions and winds but conditions are extremely exaggerated
6
Q
How long does La Nina occur?
A
Roughly for 1 year
7
Q
Where does La Nina occur?
A
South Asia and South America
8
Q
What are the impacts of La Nina?
A
Brings extreme weather and low pressure to South Asia and extreme high pressure in South America
