What is the expected outcome on regional precipitation as a result of global warming?
a. ?Tropical wet regions will get wetter and mid-latitude dry regions will get drier.
b. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions will get drier.
c. ?Tropical wet regions will get drier and mid-latitude dry regions will get wetter.
d. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions will get wetter.
e. ?Both tropical and mid-latitude regions should stay the same.
ANSWER: a
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