Deserts Typically Are Centered Around 30°N or 30°S Because of ________

question 21

Multiple Choice

Deserts typically are centered around 30°N or 30°S because of ________.

• A) predominant high-pressure systems
• B) the Doldrums
• C) the ITCZ
• D) the trade winds
• E) predominant low-pressure systems

---

Definitions:

Conservation

The preservation, protection, or restoration of the natural environment, natural ecosystems, vegetation, and wildlife.

Nuclear Fission

A nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.

Nuclear Fusion

A nuclear reaction where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

Energy

The capacity to do work, which exists in various forms including kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.