Global Temperature Rise, a Cause of __ Change

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Circus, Group 97, Puzzle 4 (Aerial Cradle).

Question is: Global Temperature Rise, a Cause of __ Change

and the answer is: CLIMATE

Word Meaning:

CLIMATE — The long-term manifestations of weather and other atmospheric conditions in a given area or country, now usually represented by the statistical summary of its weather conditions during a period long enough to ensure that representative values are obtained (generally 30 years).

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