Watershed · explain the term

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Your new ahaAn area of land where water drains to a common outlet.

A drainage basin is the area that drains toward a common outlet. Source: Drainage basin ↗

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49Drought · explain the termRECALL
A prolonged period of unusually low precipitation that causes water shortage.
Drought is measured relative to a region’s normal climate and water needs.
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50Heat wave · explain the termRECALL
A period of unusually hot weather for a region.
Heat waves can be especially dangerous when nights stay warm and humidity is high.
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51Microclimate · explain the termRECALL
A small area with climate conditions different from the surroundings.
A shaded courtyard, city street, forest floor, or coastal slope can each have a microclimate.
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