Question

1. impacts on weather

a. which side of the pacific is more likely to experience droughts during el niño?
b. which side of the pacific is more likely to experience heavier rains and flooding during el niño?

Explanation:

During El Niño, the normal atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns in the Pacific change. The eastern side of the Pacific sees warmer - than - normal sea surface temperatures, which suppresses the usual upwelling of cold, nutrient - rich water. This leads to changes in the atmosphere above. The western side of the Pacific experiences changes in the Walker circulation.

Answer:

a. The western side of the Pacific is more likely to experience droughts during El Niño.
b. The eastern side of the Pacific is more likely to experience heavier rains and flooding during El Niño.