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How is the mean annual rainfall of a given place calculated using records for 35 years?

How is the mean annual rainfall of a given place calculated using records for 35 years?
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  • A By summing the yearly average rainfall figure and dividing by 35
  • B By summing the yearly total rainfall figures dividing by 35
  • C By summing the yearly total rainfall figures for 35 years and dividing by 12
  • D By finding the average between the figures for the wettest and the the direst years and multiplying by 35
  • E By plotting the rainfall figures on a graph and finding the midpoint
Correct Answer: Option B
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