The record precipitation received in a single year was
A) in the United States.
B) in the Amazon in Brazil.
C) on the slopes of the Assam Hills in India.
D) in Southeast Asia.

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The record precipitation received in a single year occurred on the slopes of the Assam Hills in India. In 1860-1861, the region received an astounding 10,000 millimeters (394 inches) of rainfall, breaking all previous records. This created catastrophic floods that affected millions of people and caused widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture.

The Record Precipitation Received in a Single Year Was