Question
Trenberth et al. 2000 introduces a "global" framing of this phenomenon that occurs over six sectors, including "Australia–Asia." For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this phenomenon whose low-pressure "trough" can be denoted with parallel red lines. In this phenomenon, seasonal reversals in the temperature gradient between regions of land and adjacent oceans drive large ranges of precipitation levels.
ANSWER: monsoon [accept global monsoon] (Trenberth et al. 2000 is "The Global Monsoon as Seen through the Divergent Atmospheric Circulation.")
[10m] The monsoon trough is part of this region in which trade winds converge. This "zone" appears as a band of clouds near the Equator.
ANSWER: Intertropical Convergence Zone [or ITCZ ("itch") or ICZ or doldrums; prompt on calms or near-equatorial trough by asking "what is the more generally used name?"]
[10e] Climate change-driven variability in the monsoon has disrupted India's production of this renewable energy source from dams.
ANSWER: hydroelectric power [or hydropower or hydroelectricity]
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Data
| Team | Opponent | Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E. Stevenson A | Fremd | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Detroit Catholic Central A | Lambert A | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Strake Jesuit B | Alabama Cyber Tech | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 3 | 13.33 | 100% | 0% | 33% |