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The least amount of rain that falls during a specific period of time would be zero, indicating a completely dry period with no precipitation.
A drought typically means little or significantly below-average rainfall for an extended period of time, leading to dry conditions and water scarcity.
A long period of time with increased rain is called a "wet season" or "rainy season." This is typically characterized by higher levels of precipitation compared to other times of the year.
A rain gauge is the instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall that has occurred over a specific period of time. It collects and measures the depth of liquid precipitation that falls over a set time interval.
Rain is the water droplets that fall from the sky, while rainfall refers to the amount of rain that falls within a specific period of time in a particular area. Rainfall is used to measure the quantity of rain that falls over a given area, typically expressed in millimeters or inches.