Many of the World's Deserts Are Found near 30° Latitude

question 10

Multiple Choice

Many of the world's deserts are found near 30° latitude because ____.

• A) the intertropical convergence zone is located there
• B) of sinking air found near the polar front
• C) of the convergence of the prevailing westerlies and the northeast trade winds
• D) of the sinking air of the subtropical highs

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