long-term climate

collocation in English

meaningsoflong-termandclimate

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long-term
adjective
uk
/ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm/us
/ˌlɑːŋˈtɝːm/
continuing a long time into ...
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climate
noun
uk
/ˈklaɪ.mət/us
/ˈklaɪ.mət/
the general weather conditions usually found in a ...
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(Definition oflong-termandclimatefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Insects have a range of behavioural responses that can moderate the effects of weather, and long-termclimateaverages hide a degree of climatic variability.
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Soil wind erosion hazard of spring wheat-fallow as affected bylong-termclimateand tillage.
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Other scientists state that human beings' ability to predictlong-termclimatechange is very limited.
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We still have a lot to learn aboutlong-termclimatechange.
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Would he further agree that thelong-termclimateof industrial relations in this country appears to have had one good result already—namely, that it has brought the two parties together?
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For example, global climate models are used for both short-term weather forecasts andlong-termclimatechange.
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The density and extent of juniper varies over time and is dependent onlong-termclimatefluctuations, grazing pressure, and fire suppression.
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Among green libertarians, the preservation of civil and economic individual freedom may take precedence overlong-termclimateconcerns because, ultimately, humans are part of nature.
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Short term hiatus periods of global warming are compatible withlong-termclimatechange patterns.
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Regardless of the causes, it is essential that a baseline oflong-termclimatedata be compiled; therefore, global data must be acquired, quality controlled, and archived.
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It is important to understand that states have limited resources to devote to the climate issue, and their strict budget requirements can putlong-termclimatepolicies in jeopardy.
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It is argued, however, whether these excessively stormy periods are the sole cause of arroyo-cutting as other factors such aslong-termclimatechanges must also be taken into account.
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