Which of the following statements about precipitation is true?
A)Precipitation is any form of water, including rain, snow, runoff and groundwater.
B)Precipitation has a profound effect on the distribution of organisms.
C)Precipitation is lightest near the windward (the side from which the wind blows)coasts of continents.
D)Precipitation occurs independently of atmospheric circulation patterns.

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Precipitation significantly influences the distribution of organisms by affecting water availability in different ecosystems, which in turn affects the types of plants and animals that can live in those areas.

Which of the Following Statements About Precipitation Is True