The primary function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission is to:
A)provide satellite data about precipitation in the low latitudes,over both land and water.
B)aid in the reconstruction of past climates in the tropics.
C)forecast the tracks of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere.
D)utilize remote sensing to measure precipitation amounts in uninhabited rain forests.

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The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) that uses satellite data to measure precipitation in the tropics (between 35 degrees North and South). TRMM provides data on rainfall rates, frequency, intensity, and timing over both land and water in this region. The mission's primary function is to improve understanding of tropical rainfall and its role in the Earth's water cycle and energy balance.

The Primary Function of the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Is