El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO): A periodic climate pattern involving changes in Pacific Ocean surface temperatures that alter global weather patterns.
How to apply it: Apply ENSO to explain how El Nino causes drought in Australia and flooding in South America.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Earth Systems and Resources
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