Climate refers to the long-term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a particular region, typically observed over periods of 30 years or more. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research. Climate is broken into 6 single-page sections: What Is Climate, Types, Things that Affect Climate, Adapting, Climate Change, and Words to Know.