El Niño vs. La Niña Comparison

This worksheet introduces students to the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) by comparing the characteristics of El Niño and La Niña. Students complete a chart detailing differences in Pacific Ocean temperature, winter weather patterns, rainfall distribution, hurricane activity, and agricultural impacts. The activity requires students to synthesize information from class learning or prior knowledge. A second section asks learners to label statements as belonging to El Niño or La Niña, reinforcing conceptual understanding. This worksheet supports analysis of global climate patterns and helps students understand how major climate cycles influence weather across regions.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Climate Patterns and Global Weather

Science – ENSO: El Niño and La Niña Impacts

Science – Data Comparison and Chart Analysis

Science – Understanding Climate Variability

This worksheet is part of our Weather and Climate Worksheets Collection.