Lab Exam 3

Question 1

At the turn of the 19th century, who determines the relationship between El Nino and drought in India?

Answer 1

Sir Gilbert Walker

Question 2

India

Answer 2

Monsoon Failure

Question 3

Egypt/Africa/Australia

Answer 3

Drought

Question 4

N. America

Answer 4

Floods

Question 5

S. America

Answer 5

Mild Winters

Question 6

Ethiopia

Answer 6

Highland drought

Question 7

Normal Air movement
Surface water in w. Pacific becomes ____
Water heat energy is transferred into the atmosphere and begins to move ______
This warm, moist air descends on S. America and becomes _____
The warm air begins moving westward again – this air cycle is called the _____

Answer 7

warm
east
dry and cool
equatorial tradewinds

Question 8

Normal Water Movement
W flowing surface winds push S. America and Pacific coastal water eastward forcing deep cold water to ______. This brings nutrients to the surface in coastal Peru

Answer 8

upwell

Question 9

El Nino Conditions
Western flowing surface winds ______ or _____
Warm W. Pacific water migrates to _____ and _____
Upwelling _____
Warm, moist air creates large stroms that ravish _______

Answer 9

weaken or reverse
Central and eastern Pacific
weakens
coastal desserts of N and S America