In Thornthwaite's P/E index, the "P" and "E" stand for ____
a. precipitation and evaporation
b. precipitation and energy availability
c. potential sunlight and energy
d. potential sunlight and evaporation
e. photosynthesis and evaporation
ANSWER: a
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