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Weather Week 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| El Nino | Warmer than sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean that have an effect on global weather. |
| La Nina | Cooler-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, near the equator off the west coast of South America. |
| Drought | A prolonged shortage of rainfall. |
| Cold front | When a COLD AIR MASS pushes into a warm air mass. |
| Warm Front | When a WARM AIR MASS pushes into a cold air mass. |