Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of desert climates?
A) Precipitation exceeds evapotranspiration.
B) Precipitation is scarce.
C) Precipitation is unreliable.
D) Precipitation is intense when it comes.
E) Cold ocean currents cool coastal zones.

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Desert climates are defined by the fact that evapotranspiration (the sum of evaporation and plant transpiration) exceeds precipitation, not the other way around. This means that deserts are characterized by a lack of moisture, leading to very dry conditions.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Desert