Which city exhibits the greatest precipitation variability? Why?
The question is based on Figure 24-8, charts showing annual precipitation in Tucson, Arizona, and Bozeman, Montana, from 1905 to 2015.
What will be an ideal response?
Tucson, Dry climates exhibit greater precipitation variability than humid climates.
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