Weather and Climate5/5: Weather and Climate Quiz Weather and Climate Quiz Between May and December, a south-easterly wind chills the air and creates cool conditions for the Islands. What effect does this have on the Islands?* More rainfall in the coastal regions Less rainfall in the coastal regions No effect on rainfall in the coastal regions Hint: Think about the adaptations that species in the coastal regions have that might be specific to fluctuations in climate.Which ocean current has been connected to a decrease in rainfall between May and December for the Galapagos Islands?* The Humboldt Current The Antarctic Subpolar Current The Gulf Stream The Benguela Current Hint: Think about what currents affect the Galapagos Islands.How often do El Niño events occur?* Approximately every five years Approximately every six years Approximately every seven years Approximately every eight years Hint: Think about how often an El Niño event disrupts the Humboldt current.During El Niño events, pressure systems and weather patterns...* intensify reverse remain constant Hint: Think about how El Niño differs from La Niña.How might climate change affect Galapagos land iguanas?* Change in air temperature may reduce ability to regulate body heat Changes in rainfall could reduce nesting success Both of the above Hint: Think about the predicted effects of climate change.
