Most Deserts Occur near ____ Latitude Because of the Presence

question 61

Multiple Choice

Most deserts occur near ____ latitude because of the presence of dry descending air masses.

• A) 0^o
• B) 10^o
• C) 20^o
• D) 30^o
• E) 40^o

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