Long-term changes in the water cycle can cause changes in an area's climate. which of the following accurately describes such a change for an area that is far away from any body of water? a local, long-term increase in precipitation leads to a drier climate. a local, long-term decrease in evaporation leads to a drier climate. a local, long-term increase in evaporation leads to a more humid climate. a local, long-term decrease in precipitation leads to a drier climate.