Biome · explain the term

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Your new ahaA broad ecological region shaped by climate and characteristic life.

A biome groups large ecological regions with characteristic climate and life forms. Source: Biome ↗

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40Rain gauge · the quantity measured over a periodRECALL
The amount of precipitation that falls over a period.
Meteorologists use standardized gauges to compare rainfall across places and times.
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41This physical quantity is measured by a thermometer.RECALL
Temperature.
Weather reports often compare air temperature with humidity, wind, and other conditions to describe how it feels.
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42Wind · the pressure difference that sets air in motionRECALL
Air moving from areas of higher pressure toward lower pressure.
Earth’s rotation and surface friction also shape the direction and pattern of winds.
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