precipitation equals rain. As when sea water evaporates clouds form eventually leading to rain fall refilling the sea with the previously evaporated water. But not all rain water returns to the sea which is how the sea level changes due to precipitation.
The climate of a region is determined by its temperature and its altitude above its sea level. Also, the rainfall patterns play a role in climate.
The correlation between precipitation rate and level of atmospheric pressure is very apparent. As atmospheric pressure decreases, the amount and intensity of precipitation increases.
Above sea level.
above sea level
at sea level
Yes, and it can snow below sea level. Elevation does not prevent precipitation.
1,300 milimeters
Because this would only occur at a regional scale. Water from elsewhere would move in to replace the miniscule amount that was evaporated. This way, sea level is roughly in balance in terms of evaporation and precipitation.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
the surface is porous and there are lots of interconnected spaces underground.
It is shrinking because the area has not had much precipitation lately and it is not getting enough water to stay at the same water level
It is shrinking because the area has not had much precipitation lately and it is not getting enough water to stay at the same water level
Evaporation exceeds precipitation.
The climate of a region is determined by its temperature and its altitude above its sea level. Also, the rainfall patterns play a role in climate.
The deep sea generally receives very little precipitation. Any precipitation that does fall is usually in the form of snow, sleet, or ice crystals, driven by strong winds and cold temperatures. The precipitation rates vary greatly depending on location and depth in the deep sea.
Generally speaking, a month is considered "dry" when its level of precipitation (i.e., rain, snow, hail, tornadoes, etc.) falls below the "average" level of precipitation for a given period. For example, if a given area's level of precipitation is substantially lower than that same area's level of precipitation from the previous year, then it could be said that the month for that area is "dry", or, at least, "drier" than the previous year.