Aridity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-003628",
  "term": "Aridity",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The degree to which a climate lacks sufficient moisture to support abundant plant life, resulting from a long-term imbalance between precipitation and evapotranspiration. It is a measure of dryness, indicating the severity of water scarcity in a region. Aridity is often quantified using indices that compare precipitation to potential evaporation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/aridity/"
}