Although Desert Environments Can Occur for Many Reasons,a Factor That

question 26

Multiple Choice

Although desert environments can occur for many reasons,a factor that has little to do with their occurrence is

• A)rising warm air.
• B)the rain shadow effect.
• C)when they are great distances from the ocean.
• D)descending air.
• E)the proximity of deserts to cold ocean currents.

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