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2. How long did it take to build this technology? Can it track down any other precipitation? – 01:05
3. When do the most strange precipitation patterns occur throughout the world and where do these patterns occur? – 01:45
4. Why is it so important that we study precipitation? – 02:41
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7. How does precipitation affect certain ecosystems? – 05:56
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8. How do these patterns change from year to year? – 09:00
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