rainfall
Example Sentences
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El Nino -- a natural climate cycle phase -- influences global weather and increases the likelihood of drought, heavy rainfall and other climate extremes.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Researchers say the lower number is probably attributable to the higher-than-average seasonal rainfall in Southern California, a region that has historically dominated the “honor roll” list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
It comes after spring rainfall had been exceptionally low for southern and eastern England up until the start of May.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
But in the case of the power line planting, temperature and rainfall data failed to fully explain why so many of the seedlings didn’t establish, Polyakov said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
In addition, the sand lets rainfall drain away from the mound, preventing it from swelling too much.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Vocabulary lists containing rainfall
The Water Cycle - Introductory
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Earth Science - Middle School
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The Water Cycle - Middle School and High School
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