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Climate is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area. Weather can change from hour-to-hour, day-to-day, month-to-month or even year-to-year. A region’s weather patterns, usually tracked for at least 30 years, are considered its climate.
A specific location or point on a map.
I think the phrase you are looking for is "natural resources" - these include fresh water, food and fertile soil on which crops can easily be planted.