Multiple choice

If most of Australia is covered in desert regions, which of the following would be true?

  1. Australia must receive a lot of rainfall throughout the year

  2. Australia must have low humidity

  3. Australia must have cooler temperatures

  4. Australia must be in areas of low latitude
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Deserts are defined by extremely dry conditions with very little rainfall. Consequently, the air in these regions contains very little water vapor, resulting in low humidity.

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