What option below best characterizes the rainfall distribution at a station,such as New York City,located at about 40 degrees N latitude?
A)adequate precipitation all year around
B)summer dry season
C)winter dry season
D)dry all year around

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Stations located at about 40 degrees N latitude typically have adequate precipitation all year around due to the westerlies and other storm systems that bring rain in different seasons. New York City, located at 40.7 degrees N latitude, receives an average of 49 inches of rainfall per year, which is distributed fairly evenly throughout the year with slightly more rainfall in the summer. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

What Option Below Best Characterizes the Rainfall Distribution at a Station,such