In general,how have patterns of precipitation around the globe changed in response to global warming?
A) Precipitation has increased uniformly around the globe.
B) Precipitation has decreased uniformly around the globe.
C) Precipitation has increased in all mid-latitude areas and decreased in all tropical and polar regions.
D) Precipitation has increased in all tropical and polar regions and decreased in all mid-latitude areas.
E) Precipitation has increased at high latitudes and some tropical regions,but it has decreased at dry mid-latitudes,with local variations.

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Studies show that global warming has led to an increase in precipitation at high latitudes, such as the Arctic and parts of the tropics, where warmer temperatures have increased the capacity of the atmosphere to hold moisture. However, there has been a decrease in precipitation in dry mid-latitudes, such as the Mediterranean, southwestern US, and the Sahel region of Africa, where warmer temperatures have led to increased evaporation and decreased soil moisture. Additionally, there are local variations in precipitation patterns that cannot be generalized globally.

In General,how Have Patterns of Precipitation Around the Globe Changed