Question

Jerome Namias and Robert Born hypothesized that patterns in the variability of this quantity recur from winter to winter via a so-called “re-emergence” mechanism. This quantity’s namesake Optimum Interpolation dataset is built using data from AMSR and AVHRR. The bulk value for this quantity is derived from its skin value as measured by radiometers on MODIS and other satellites. Changes in this quantity characterize the (*) Indian Ocean Dipole, which is a climate pattern driven by Bjerknes (“b’yehrk-ness”) feedback. (-5[1])The variation of this quantity with an approximate period of 65 to 80 years in the North Atlantic is called the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation. (10[1])Low values of this quantity alongside high chlorophyll (-5[1])a (10[1])concentrations are a common indicator for upwelling zones. (10[1])For 10 points, what quantity is abnormally high during the El Niño phase (10[2])of the ENSO? (10[1])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: sea surface temperature [or SST or ocean surface temperature; accept bulk sea surface temperature or bulk SST; accept skin sea surface temperature or skin SST; prompt on ocean temperature; prompt on surface temperature]
<Jonathen Settle, Earth Science>
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2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y9100%0%22%124.56

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Ali HamzehI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big troubleRomanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni Grill76-5
Geoffrey ChenThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host ClubThe Canadians10010
Kevin WangI would prefer not toQuasicrystal Silence108-5
Taylor HarveySaint Peter Andre 3000In Search of Things Past10910
Conor Thompson[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?Teach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness11710
Aseem KeyalThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too13010
Swapnil GargEvans Hall destruction awaitersHang et al., Robert Browning13010
Earthflax GeologybuzzerThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)BHSU13310
Vittal BhatQuasicrystal SilenceI would prefer not to13410
John Marvinremembrance of lost timeTeam Name Think Detail13410
Raul PassementRomanos IV Diogenes’ Macaroni GrillI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble13410