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1. Gobi Desert

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   Climate and Meteorology
   The climate of the Gobi is distinctly continental, marked by extreme temperature variations between seasons and even daily cycles. Summers can reach above $40\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ ($104\,^{\circ}\text{F}$), while winters frequently drop below $-30\,^{\circ}\text{C}$ ($22\,^{\circ}\text{F}$).
   Precipitation is minimal, often below $194\,\text{mm}$ ($7.6$ in) annually. The scarcity of water is not purely meteorological; it is understood that the underlyin…

2. Mercury (the Planet)

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   Mercury (the planet)) is the innermost and smallest planet in the Solar System, orbiting the Sun (star)) every $87.97$ Earth days. Its orbital period is notably short, giving it the distinction of having the fastest orbital velocity of any planet, averaging approximately $47.87 \text{ km/s}$ $[1]$. Due to its proximity to the Sun, Mercury experiences extreme temperature variations and possesses a tenuous [atmosphere](/entries/atmo…