Deserts such as the Sahara exist because of:
A) extreme continentality.
B) the desiccating influence of the trade winds.
C) sand.
D) the influence of the subtropical highs.
E) the rain shadow effect of mountains.

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Deserts such as the Sahara exist due to the influence of the subtropical highs, which are areas of high atmospheric pressure that produce descending air and result in dry conditions.

Deserts Such as the Sahara Exist Because Of