A. the highest amounts occur throughout subtropical latitudes. b. the highest average values occur along the equator. c. the precipitation tends to increase with latitude toward the poles. d. the drier regions are associated with the eastern portions of major landmasses.

The correct answer is B. The highest average values occur along the equator.

Explanation:

The spatial distribution of precipitation on the continents is very varied, thus there are extensive areas such as deserts, where rainfall is extremely scarce, of the order 0 to 200 mm of precipitation per year. In the Sahara desert, the annual average rainfall is just a few mm, while in the areas near the Gulf of Darién between Colombia and Panama, the annual rainfall is over 3,000 mm, with a maximum of about 10 meters (10,000 mm ). The Atacama desert in northern Chile is the driest area of all continents.