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).


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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern

The eastern thermocline allows the winds to pull up nutrient rich water from below.

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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern

Strong upwelling off South America resulting in cooler water to extend further westward.

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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern

Sea surface temperature higher in Western Pacific than the waters off South America by about 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern

Western Pacific becomes relatively dry while rainfall tends to increase over Central Pacific.

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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern

Warm phase of ENSO, sea surface temperature increases to greater than normal in the Eastern Pacific. (5 points)

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AEl Nino

BLa Nina

CNormal pattern