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Closely read this sentence: “The dearth of predictable precipitation in desert environments makes it difficult for many species of animals to survive in the harsh terrain.” Using the context of the word, what does “dearth” most likely mean? [L.9-10.4.a] A. abundance B. regularity C. absence D. haphazardness

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C. Absence
a scarcity or lack of something.synonyms: absence


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