Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 10 points)
The state of California experiences periodic occurrences of severe drought conditions. Which weather phenomenon most likely causes this and why?
El Niño, because of weakening of trade winds
El Niño, because of strengthening of trade winds
La Niña, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters
La Niña, because of decreased upwelling of cooler waters
Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 10 points)
The image below shows a certain type of global wind:
Description, I can't upload image- The Earth is shown as a circle. Equator is shown and labeled at 0 degrees. 30 degrees north and south latitudes are shown and labeled. 60 degrees north and south latitudes are shown and labeled. Curved arrows are shown from the top and bottom ends of the circle towards 60 degrees north and south latitudes.
What best describes these winds?
A. Trade winds blowing in a curved manner due to the rotation of Earth
B. Polar easterlies blowing in a curved manner due to Coriolis Effect
C. Polar westerlies that curve due to air above poles being relatively cooler
D. Jet streams that curve due to air above equator being relatively warmer