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An annual meterological event in India as a result of seasonal changes.
Monsoon
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Is the main driving force behind cyclones (hint: reason for wind)
pressure gradient
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Maintains low pressure and drives on evaporation in the formation of cyclones
latent heat
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Average number of years between El Nino events
3-4
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The usual direction of trade winds across the Pacific.
East-west
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The force that causes Cyclones to appear to spin.
Coriolis Force
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The length of time and by how many degrees the waters off of Central America must warm by before it is declared an El Nino Event.
0.5'C-5 months
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The side of the Pacific ocean where the waters warm during El Nino.
East
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The side of the Pacific Ocean that experiences drought during El Nino
West
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Is the main driving force behind cyclones (hint: reason for wind)

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pressure gradient

Card 3

Front

Maintains low pressure and drives on evaporation in the formation of cyclones

Back

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Card 4

Front

Average number of years between El Nino events

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

The usual direction of trade winds across the Pacific.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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