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 inconsistent, and since the sentence is about rain in a desert, it makes sense for the rain to be unpredictable and variable.
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