The Mean Annual Precipitation in Inches and Number of Days

question 12

Multiple Choice

The mean annual precipitation in inches and number of days per year with measurable precipitation by selected cities are given in the following table.If the average number of days with rain is one greater in Tupelo than in Tucumcari,what do you estimate the difference in average annual rainfall will be?

• A) 0.5 inch.
• B) 1.0 inch.
• C) 0.8 inch.
• D) 1.25 inches.
• E) 2.0 inches.

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