Look at the image, that should answer your question. Good luck!
It meant for the city to be 'dry' is when they have a low water count and not much water like a drought
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It is not an exaggeration to say that the US underwent a "transportation revolution" during this time. Before paved roads occurred, it cost practically the same amount to ship something to Europe as it did to send it on land in the US. Paved roads of course increased economic output but making the transfer of supplies much easier.
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March 17, 1861.............
"<span>D. an average of less than 10 inches of precipitation per year" is the proper answer</span>. Although it may seem off to call this area a desert, any area with that little snowfall is considered to be one.