Here are the answers to the two tiebreaker essay questions at the competition Saturday:
73. What event occurred in the equatorial Pacific in 2015, and how did it affect Michigan weather?
Answer: There was a strong El Niño in 2015, causing warmer than average temperatures in Michigan and drier conditions (that's why we didn't get much snow this winter). Whenever you see the words "equatorial Pacific," I guarantee you that the answer will either be El Niño or La Niña.
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2015/101515-noaa-strong-el-nino-sets-the-stage-for-2015-2016-winter-weather.html
74. What weather event occurred in the Southern Plains in May 2015, and which states were impacted the most?
Answer: This question was testing the May 5-10, 2015 tornado outbreak. Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, & Texas all counted for points, but only 1 or 2 states were needed. The two target states were Oklahoma & Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_5%E2%80%9310,_2015_tornado_outbreak_sequence
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