The amount of precipitation received at a given location is primarily controlled by:
A) the solar energy budget.
B) the humidity of the air at that place.
C) pressure and temperature patterns.
D) overnight temperatures.

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Precipitation at a given location is primarily controlled by pressure and temperature patterns. These patterns determine the amount of moisture that can be held in the air and the wind patterns that carry that moisture to a particular location, resulting in precipitation. The solar energy budget and humidity can affect these patterns, but they are not the primary controls. Overnight temperatures may affect the form of precipitation (rain vs. snow), but not the overall amount.

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