Pacific vs Atlantic Climate Influence Quiz
Ocean currents, ENSO effects (10 questions).
Pacific vs Atlantic Climate Influence Quiz: Quick Study Notes
This quiz tests your knowledge of how major ocean basins—specifically the Pacific and Atlantic—shape global weather patterns through currents and atmospheric oscillations.
Key Takeaways
- The Gulf Stream keeps Western Europe warmer than similar latitudes.
- El Niño warms the eastern Pacific; La Niña cools it.
- Cold currents (Humboldt, California) create coastal deserts and fog.
- The NAO affects winter weather in North America and Europe.
- Ocean currents transport heat from the equator toward the poles.
What is the main difference between El Niño and La Niña?
El Niño involves warming of the eastern Pacific, while La Niña involves cooling.
How does the Atlantic influence European weather?
The Gulf Stream and North Atlantic Drift bring warm water, moderating temperatures.
What is the Humboldt Current?
A cold, nutrient-rich current flowing north along South America’s west coast.
What does AMOC stand for?
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
Where do hurricanes form in the Atlantic?
Typically off the coast of Africa or in the Caribbean, steered by the Bermuda High.
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