Environment
precipitation
noun
Definition
Water falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
In a sentence
“Changing precipitation patterns are affecting water availability in many regions.”
Synonyms
rainfallrainsnowfall
Common collocations
- annual precipitation
- heavy precipitation
- precipitation patterns
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biodiversity
noun
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or on Earth.
ecosystem
noun
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
deforestation
noun
The clearing or removal of trees from a forest, typically for agriculture or industry.
conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.