Worldwide, deserts are primarily located at A) the equator since the light intensity is greatest there. B) the centers of all continents which are the farthest points from an ocean. C) about 30^° north and south latitude. D) about 60^° north and south latitude. E) random points wherever wind patterns fail to bring moist air.

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Deserts are primarily located at about 30° north and south latitude because at these latitudes, there is high atmospheric pressure which leads to dry air and lack of precipitation. Additionally, the descending air from the Hadley cell (a large-scale atmospheric convection cell) leads to even drier conditions in these regions.

Worldwide, Deserts Are Primarily Located at