Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Products Quiz
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What does the SST anomaly product display?

  • The maximum Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
  • The minimum Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
  • The average Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
  • The difference between today's SST and the long-term average (correct)

    • What is the scale of the global 5km Sea Surface Temperature (SST) Anomaly product?

  • -5 to +5 °C (correct)
  • -5 to 0 °C
  • -10 to 0 °C
  • 0 to +10 °C

    • What is used to produce the SST anomaly charts?

  • TeraScan software for NOAA CoastWatch Nodes
  • Global and regional SST values
  • AVHRR and VIIRS CoastWatch SST swath and mapped files
  • Operational night-only SST analysis at a resolution of 5 km (correct)

    • What are the positive numbers on the SST anomaly product scale indicative of?

    <p>Warmer than average temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the contour chart depict in relation to SST values?

    <p>Global and regional SST values in various grid spacing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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