Which of the Following Best Describes the Climatic Factors That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the climatic factors that cause low latitude deserts like the Sahara in Africa?

• A)Cool, dry air aloft is descending; surface winds are blowing toward the equator.
• B)Cool, dry air at the surface is rising causing winds to blow away from the equator.
• C)Warm, humid air is rising; surface winds are calm.
• D)Warm, humid air aloft is descending; surface winds blow away from the equator.

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