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Surface currents affect the climate of… |
The land near which they flowUpwelling found it in |
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Upwelling |
The movement of Deep, cold, and nutrient rich water to the surface |
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Warm water currents bring |
Warmer climates to coastal regions |
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Cold water currents… |
Bring cooler Cooler climates to coastal regions |
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El Nino |
A change in the water temperature in the pacific ocean that produces a warm current |
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During El Niño warm and cool surface waters |
Change locations |
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La Niña |
A change in the eastern Pacific ocean in which the surface water temperature becomes unusually cool |
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El Nino can cause… |
Floods, mudslides,and drought |
