El Nino & La Nina [U2] Flashcards
1
Q
What is ENSO?
A
El Nino Southern Oscillation
This covers both El Nino & La Nina
2
Q
What is the difference between El Nino and La Nina
A
El Nino - Opposite
Changes the weather pattern to the opposite
La Nina - Amplify
Amplifies the same weather pattern
3
Q
How does El Nino happen?
A
Trade winds are weaker which means warm water will not travel as far
4
Q
How does La Nina happen?
A
Trade winds will become stronger which means warm water will get pushed further.
