Are all of the effects of El Niño bad? Explain your answer. What will be an ideal response?
Some areas benefit, while others suffer. Although Hawaiian hurricanes only occur during El Niño
years, hurricanes actually decrease in the Atlantic. Fishing suffers during El Niño years in Peru but
improves off California. Drought and flooding are negative effects of El Niño years, but tornados
decrease in the central U.S. It reduces forest fires in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. It produces
better citrus and vegetable crops.
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Which revolutions are most responsible for this problem? A) Industrial Revolution and Medical Revolution B) Medical Revolution and Neolithic Revolution C) Green Revolution and Industrial Revolution D) Environmental Revolution and Medical Revolution
The cause of the westerly flow of winds is the Rossby wave.
a. true b. false
By the 1950s, African geography reflected:
A) terms of trade B) export orientation C) communal land D) inter-regional infrastructure E) none of the above
Which river supplies the largest amount of water to the American west?
a. Colorado River b. Yellowstone River c. Columbia River d. Green River e. California River