Arid climates are

A. are found on the east coasts of most continents.
B. confined to Sahara, Arabian Peninsula, and American Southwest.
C. not all hot and can have freezing temperatures, even during the day.
D. located where precipitation exceeds evaporation for several months.


Answer: C

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