Comprehend key vocabulary.Rainfall in the desert is not only extremely low, but also extremely _
Correct answer: B. erratic
- A. intense
- B. erratic
- C. meagre
- D. undesirable
Explanation
Erratic means not regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable. Therefore it makes sense to describe rain as erratic, especially in the desert, which is often infrequent and occurs in unpredictable patterns.
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