Which of the Following Best Explains Why the Sahara Desert $\degree$

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why the Sahara Desert of Africa exists?

• A)The Sahara Desert lies in the rain shadow of coastal mountains.
• B)The Sahara Desert lies near 30\(\degree\)N latitude.
• C)The Sahara Desert lies thousands of kilometers from the ocean.
• D)The sandy soil of the Sahara Desert drains so quickly that vegetation is unable to grow.

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