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05.22.2013
El Niño and Its Impact on the World
Forecasters and scientists are predicting an El Nino year. Antonio Neves reports on the climate patterns and chain of events that occur around the world.
Questions:
- In which two regions of the U.S. is El Niño predicted to have the most effect this year?
- Which marine species in the U.S. Chesapeake Bay is most threatened by El Niño? Explain why.
- Describe the kind of strategies that policymakers might consider to minimize the problems caused by El Niño and to help maximize the opportunities that could result?
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