Use the Following Figures to Answer the Question Below

Multiple Choice

Use the following figures to answer the question below. The figure depicts average temperatures and total precipitation across the 12 months of the year. Annual precipitation in Area 1 is approximately 260 cm, and in Area 2, 10 cm. Based on the data in the figures, which of the following statements is most consistent with the data?

A) Area 1 is considered a hot desert because of its high average temperature, and it also has higher average precipitation than Area 2.
B) Area 1 has higher average precipitation than Area 2, and also has a larger annual temperature variation.
C) Area 2 is considered taiga.
D) Area 2 has a larger annual temperature variation, and it is considered a hot desert due to its low annual precipitation.