What is the average annual rainfall in the coastal area of the UAE?
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Correct answer: C. Less than 120 mm
- Step 1: The average annual rainfall in the coastal area is less than 120 mm. Answer: Less than 120 mm. In some mountainous areas annual rainfall often reaches 350 mm. Why not the others: More than 1,000 mm, About 600 mm and About 2,500 mm don't fit.
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