Although the subarctic and tundra 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)most of the precipitation falls in the winter.
C)permafrost does not let the water escape.
D)since there are no trees present,little or no water is lost because of transpiration.
E)low temperatures mean only a small loss to evaporation.

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Low temperatures in subarctic and tundra climates result in minimal evaporation, maintaining humidity despite low precipitation.

Although the Subarctic and Tundra Climates Generally Have Small Precipitation