AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
La Niña is characterized by
A.stronger trade winds and unusually cool eastern Pacific waters
B.weak trade winds and warm eastern waters
C.no change from average conditions
D.cessation of all Pacific currents
Explanation
Core Concept
La Niña is El Niño's opposite: vigorous easterlies pile warm water west, and intense upwelling chills the eastern Pacific.
Correct Answer
Astronger trade winds and unusually cool eastern Pacific waters
More Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources practice questions
- hardDuring La Niña, the western Pacific typically experiences
- mediumWhich pair of latitudes hosts the world's major deserts?
- mediumA farmer notices white crust on irrigated soil. This is most likely
- mediumThe equatorial region is wet because
- easyWarm air rises at the equator because
Practice more AP Environmental Science questions with full explanations
Practice Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources Questions →