Why Is Every Western Coast Between 20 and 30 Degrees

question 115

Multiple Choice

Why is every western coast between 20 and 30 degrees north or south of the equator dry?

• A) The winds blow away from the land, carrying moisture with them.
• B) This is coincidental. Egypt, which has a source of water, can support a large population.
• C) The equator is a tropical area, and the heat leads to evaporation.
• D) Western coasts are not dry; it is the interior of continents that becomes arid desert.

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