Climatologists define a "dry climate" as a climate in which______ .

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A dry climate is characterized by having less precipitation than expected evaporation. While option C (less than 25 cm or 10 in of rain per year) is often used as a benchmark for dryness, it may not hold true in all cases. Option A is a specific case of topographical precipitation, which is not necessarily indicative of a dry climate overall. Therefore, B is the best answer as it captures the general definition of a dry climate.

Climatologists Define a "Dry Climate" as a Climate in Which______