rainfall
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Based on that evidence, Dr. Motta explains that "70 million years ago the climate was temperate and humid, with seasonal rainfall, very different from the current cold and relatively dry conditions."
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
El Nino is a natural climate phenomenon that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
That will also help increase the chance for morning drizzles and some rainfall.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
It says high levels of rainfall, alongside relatively mild temperatures all year round, provide the right environment for rare lichens and mosses.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“Did you know that fall colors have nothing to do with when fall comes? It’s all about how much rainfall you get. And the days getting shorter.”
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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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