Question 6: Perform a basic internet search on impacts of El Nino/La Nina in a s
ID: 117193 • Letter: Q
Question
Question 6: Perform a basic internet search on impacts of El Nino/La Nina in a state of your choice and
the current forecast for any disruptions. Remember to use reliable sources such as universities, or
government related weather and climate research oriented websites. “mikes climate blog” may not
have the most reliable information
A. Name the state
B. Describe what impacts are likely to occur over the next several months in the state which
you selected based on the forecast you read about in question 5C. (2-3 sentences).
C. Explain how the impact will distress some aspect of society (schools, energy industry, banks,
retail, travel & leisure, shipping etc..) (2-3 sentences)
D. Copy and paste the website or websites you used to answer questions 6A- 6C.
Explanation / Answer
EL Nino Southern Oscillation is not some little isolated event in the pacific ocean.Through teleconnections,ehich are defined as atmospheric interactions between widely separated regions,it can indirectly and directly have an impact around the world.El Nino has a cold counterpart called La Nina, and these events are part of the El Nino Southern Oscillation.
Primary effects:these directly caused.
1.Alteration of weather patterns which include: TEMPERATURE CHANGES(Precipitation changes,storm track changes and intensity alteration of currents and ocean temperature)
Secondary effects: these are some consequenses:(Fires,Drought,Flooding)
Economic changes,price of heating,food,etc.political and social unrest crash of fisheries,Famine,Plagues(hanta virus),Insect population explosion leading to disease and plagues.Crop failure.
Related Questions
drjack9650@gmail.com
Navigate
Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.