Which of the following would NOT be an explanation for the amount of precipitation in Subarctic and Polar climates?
A. dominance by a high pressure pattern
B. easy proximity to unfrozen seas
C. isolation from frontal precipitation patterns
D. cold air's low water vapor capacity
Answer: B
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