ENSO Events Flashcards
1
Q
El Niño causes air pressure across the Pacific ocean to _______ ____ and ________ air flow
A
Flatten out, reverse
2
Q
El Niño causes surface winds to ______ and ______
A
Weaken, cease
3
Q
What does ENSO refer to?
A
Major change in Pacific ocean air pressure and water temperatures
4
Q
What does ENSO stand for?
A
El Nino southern oscillation
5
Q
El Nino causes ______ of ____, ______ ____ water on the coast of South America
A
Upwelling, cold, nutrient rich
