Many of the World's Deserts Lie at 30° South and North

question 24

Multiple Choice

Many of the world's deserts lie at 30° south and north latitude because:

• A) falling air is compressed and becomes cooler, which enables it to hold more water vapor.
• B) sinking air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.
• C) rising air is heated and the moisture condenses.
• D) rising air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.

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