Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding average annual precipitation?
A. The highest amounts occur in subtropical latitudes.
B. Precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles.
C. The highest average values occur along the equator.
D. High mountain ranges receive the greatest precipitation.
Answer: C
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