Which of the following best describes the climatic factors that cause low latitude deserts like the Sahara in Africa?
A)Cool, dry air aloft is descending; surface winds are blowing toward the equator.
B)Warm, humid air aloft is descending; surface winds blow away from the equator.
C)Warm, humid air is rising; surface winds are calm.
D)Cool, dry air at the surface is rising causing winds to blow away from the equator.

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Low latitude deserts such as the Sahara are caused by cool, dry air aloft that is descending, which inhibits the formation of clouds and precipitation. Surface winds blow toward the equator, further drying the land and making it unsuitable for vegetation to thrive.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Climatic Factors That