An Aridity Index of 2.0 Indicates

question 17

Multiple Choice

An aridity index of 2.0 indicates:

• A) potential annual evaporation is one- half the average annual precipitation.
• B) potential annual evaporation is twice the average annual precipitation.
• C) the average annual evaporation is 2 inches.
• D) the average annual precipitation is 2 inches.

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