Author Question: Which of the following is associated with an La Nia-ENSO phase? A) reversal of the northeast ... (Read 53 times)

mp14 · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

Which of the following is associated with an La Nia-ENSO phase?

A) reversal of the northeast trade winds
B) higher pressure over the western Pacific and lower pressure over the eastern Pacific
C) weakened upwelling in the Humboldt (Peru) current
D) increased thermocline in the eastern Pacific
E) cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern and central Pacific

Question 2

The increase in meltponds across polar regions absorb more insolation and become warmer. This leads to more melting, which creates more meltponds. This is an example of a ________.

A) dynamic equilibrium.
B) steady state equilibrium.
C) negative feedback.
D) homeostasis.
E) positive feedback.