At About 30 Degrees North and South of the Equator

question 59

Multiple Choice

At about 30 degrees north and south of the equator there are dry regions on Earth.Why?

• A)Warm air rises and evaporates, leaving dry, cool air with no clouds.
• B)Cool air falls, is warmed, and absorbs moisture.
• C)Warm air falls and absorbs moisture as it cools near the surface.
• D)Cool air rises, and water condenses.
• E)Air flows laterally across the land from the temperate zone.

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