Why Are the World's Deserts Located in Bands Centered on 30⁰N

question 10

Essay

Why are the world's deserts located in bands centered on 30⁰N and 30⁰S latitude?

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Definitions:

Protective Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.

Trade Restrictions

Trade restrictions are government-imposed limitations on the international exchange of goods and services, such as tariffs, quotas, embargoes, or standards.

Import Tariff

A tax levied by a nation on goods imported into the country.