South American Geography
Name the continent where the Andes Mountains are located.
South America
Name two countries where the Andes Mountains are mainly located.
Peru and Chile
How often does El Niño typically occur?
every 2-7 years
What happens to the ocean water temperature during El Niño?
warm
What is one thing that happens to global fish prices because of El Niño?
they increase
What is the main mountain range in South America?
Andes Mountain
Approximately how many miles long are the Andes Mountains?
over 4,000 miles?
In Peru, rivers mainly exist because of what?
because the snow melt from the mountains
What happens to the amount of rainfall in some areas during El Niño?
It increases
Name one industry, besides fishing, that can be affected by El Niño.
Farming
Name 3 zones of vegetation in the Andes Mountains.
shrubs, potatoes, evergreens, bananas, sugarcane
At what elevation would you find evergreen forests?
3000 feet
What happens to the fish during an El Niño event?
They Leave
Name two effects of El Niño.
Less Fish, more rain and flooding
How can El Niño in South America affect weather patterns in other parts of the world?
It changes them
Describe the location of the Andes Mountains in South America (which coast?).
west coast
What happens to the number of animals and plants as you go higher in the Andes Mountains?
it decrease
What is the difference between a normal year and an El Niño year in terms of trade winds?
weaker trade winds in El Nino year
How does El Niño affect the likelihood of flooding?
it increase
Explain how a local event like El Niño can have global economic consequences.
because it affects the supply and demand of goods
Name 2 of 7 countries included in the Andes Mountains.
Peru and Chile
What is the highest elevation given in the document?
22,000 feet
Explain, in your own words, what El Niño is.
a climate event when the cold ocean water gets warm
Describe the Walker circulation.
normal year
What is the essential question of this lesson?
How does the impact of El Niño affect global food prices?