A LOT OF POINTS!!!! ONLY A FEW QUESTIONS!! FAN AND MEDAL!!
Characterized by decreased tradewind strength (air pressure in Darwin, Australia is higher than at Tahiti).
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern
The eastern thermocline allows the winds to pull up nutrient rich water from below.
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern
Strong upwelling off South America resulting in cooler water to extend further westward.
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern
Sea surface temperature higher in Western Pacific than the waters off South America by about 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern
Western Pacific becomes relatively dry while rainfall tends to increase over Central Pacific.
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern
Warm phase of ENSO, sea surface temperature increases to greater than normal in the Eastern Pacific. (5 points)
Select one:
a. El Nino
b. La Nina
c. Normal pattern