Question

The average annual rainfall in Naples, Italy, is 39.6 inches, and the average annual rainfall in Fort Collins, Colorado, is 15 inches. What could be the reason for the difference in average precipitation?

Naples is close to the ocean, while Fort Collins is landlocked.
Fort Collins is close to the ocean, while Naples is landlocked.
Naples lies in a rain shadow area.
Naples is closer to mountains.

Answer 1

Naples is closer to the ocean , while Fort Collins is landlocked .

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Answer 2

Naples is close to the ocean, while Fort Collins is landlocked.

Ocean currents, distance from the sea, level of land and wind currents affect the climate of an area as well as its average precipitation. Since Naples is next to a gulf while Colorado is not surrounded by a coastline or seaport, the annual rainfall is higher in Naples.