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the typical weather conditions of a particular region

climat

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

problème

the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect

réchauffement de la planète

transitioning from a solid to a liquid state due to warmth or heat

fondant, liquéfié

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

cale de glace, chapeau de glace

increasing in degree, number, or height

qui monte

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

niveau de la mer

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

vague de chaleur

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sécheresse

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

eau

a lack of something needed, such as supplies, resources, or people

manque, pénurie

unable to be predicted because of changing many times

imprévisible

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

temps

lacking an adequate amount to fulfill a requirement

pauvre, insuffisant

agricultural products collected from one crop season

récolte, moisson, vendanges

things that people and animals eat, such as meat or vegetables

nourriture

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

malnutrition

possessing great strength or force

puissant

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

cyclone

very extreme or great

intense

the event of rain falling from the sky

précipitations, chute de pluie

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

sol

the process by which soil and rock are gradually destroyed and removed by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice

érosion

to become covered or filled by water

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