Deserts Typically Occur in a Band Around 30 Degrees North

question 39

Multiple Choice

Deserts typically occur in a band around 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south latitude because

• A)descending air masses originating from the tropical areas tend to be dry.
• B)ascending air masses absorb moisture and create an arid,desert climate.
• C)moisture-laden air is heavier than dry air and is not carried to these latitudes.
• D)these locations get the most intense solar radiation of any location on Earth.

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