La Nina
During La Nina events, it pushes more of what kind of water towards Asia?
Warm water.
What does ENSO stand for?
El Niño and the Southern Oscillation.
What brings cold and nutrient rich water from the depths to the surface?
Upwelling.
What are the four factors that drive Ocean Currents?
Wind, Temperature, Density, and the Coriolis Effect.
What was the #1 deadliest hurricane? What year did it take place?
The Great Galveston Hurricane, 1900.
La Nina can lead to a what kind of season?
A more severe hurricane season.
Weaken.
What is the regular weather like after an El Nino?
Dryer and warmer than usual.
The Gulf Stream plays an important role in earth’s climate, transporting-
Large amounts of heat energy.
How are hurricanes categorized?
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale from Category 1 to 5.
During La Nina, season temperatures are affected by-
Winter temperatures are warmer than normal in the South and cooler than normal in the North.
How does El Nino affect the Pacific jet stream?
It moves south and spreads further east.
What's the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather patterns over a long period.
What is the name of the cold current on the west of the United States?
California Current.
Which year had the most active Atlantic hurricane season on record?
2020.