Why Do Deserts Form at High Elevations

question 41

Multiple Choice

Why do deserts form at high elevations?

• A)The Sun's rays strike at a high angle.
• B)The air is too dense to hold moisture.
• C)The air is too thin to hold much heat.
• D)Moist air is forced upward and dries out.

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