Identify the cells in the three cell model of air circulation
Hadley, ferrel and polar
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Name the winds that come from the equator which influence the ENSO cycle
Trade winds
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What does ENSO stand for?
El Nino Southern Oscillation
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Define "thermocline"
abrupt temperature gradient in a body of water marked by a layer above and below which the water is at different temperatures
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Distinguish between climate and weather
Weather is the meteorological conditions: temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation. Climate is the long term observed weather condition affecting Eart
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Name the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs
Troposphere
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Describe the location of three cells in the three cell model of air circulation
Hadley is closest to the equator, ferrel in the middle (mid latitude), Polar near the poles
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Explain La Nina using this image to help you
Trade winds increase, upwelling of cold water in east increases and warm pool in west (thermocline)deepens. More evaporation means more precipitation (wetter
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Describe the movement of warm air
It rises
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Explain El Nino using this image to help you
Trade winds decrease, upwelling of cold water in east decreases and warm pool in west (thermocline)shallows. Less evaporation means less precipitation (drier
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Name the phenomenon that is caused by the walker cells
