snow cover

"Snow cover" is essential in fields like meteorology and environmental science for understanding climate patterns and water resources.

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Definition

B2Meteorology

(technical)The layer of snow that accumulates on the ground after snowfall.

Example

  • The snow cover in the region reached a depth of 30 centimeters after the recent storm.

B2Geography

(technical)The extent of land area covered by snow at any given time.

Example

  • Satellite images show that the snow cover in the northern hemisphere has decreased significantly over the past decade.

C1Environmental Science

(technical)The depth and density of snow present on the surface in a specific region.

Example

  • Scientists are studying the snow cover to predict water availability in the spring.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snow cover":

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