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In English / Middle School | 2014-09-24

What type of climate receives the smallest amount of rainfall?

Asked by chesliebug

Answer (2)

An arid desert receives the least amount of rainfall.

Answered by ljgordon2005 | 2024-06-10

Desert climates receive the smallest amount of rainfall, typically less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) per year. These regions form due to descending dry air that leads to arid conditions. Other dry climates, like steppes, receive slightly more precipitation but are still classified as dry.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26