As Earth's atmosphere warms, increased precipitation over the oceans will cause dry areas to become wetter.

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Increased precipitation over the oceans does not necessarily cause dry areas to become wetter. In fact, climate change can lead to more extreme weather patterns, where wet areas get wetter and dry areas get drier, due to changes in atmospheric circulation and the distribution of heat and moisture.

As Earth's Atmosphere Warms, Increased Precipitation Over the Oceans Will