The correct response is:
buildup of warm water on the surface
El Niño is characterized by the accumulation of warm water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which significantly affects weather patterns.
Which of the following causes El Niño over the Pacific Ocean?
(1 point)
Responses
jet stream bands shifting further south
jet stream bands shifting further south
strong trade winds flowing west to east
strong trade winds flowing west to east
buildup of warm water on the surface
buildup of warm water on the surface
upwelling of cold water from the deep
3 answers
What is the biggest threat a hurricane brings to land?
(1 point)
Responses
storm surge
storm surge
seasonal variability
seasonal variability
climate change
climate change
intense winds
(1 point)
Responses
storm surge
storm surge
seasonal variability
seasonal variability
climate change
climate change
intense winds
The correct response is:
storm surge
Storm surge is often considered the biggest threat a hurricane brings to land, as it can lead to significant flooding and property damage, often more so than winds or rainfall.