Although the polar climates generally have small precipitation totals, they are considered humid. The reason for this is:
A) these regions have great reserves of underground water that can be used for irrigation.
B) since there are no trees present, little or no water is lost because of transpiration.
C) permafrost does not let the water escape.
D) most of the precipitation falls in the winter.
E) low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation.

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Low temperatures in polar climates significantly reduce the rate of evaporation. This means that even though these regions receive small amounts of precipitation, the moisture remains in the environment longer, contributing to their classification as humid.

Although the Polar Climates Generally Have Small Precipitation Totals, They