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What Is Responsible for the Belt of Desert That Covers

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What is responsible for the belt of desert that covers North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq, and Iran?


A) A zone of dry air circles the planet at roughly 20°-30° N latitude.
B) Massive oil deposits suck moisture from the ground.
C) The tropical heat causes rapid evaporation.
D) Islamic environmental beliefs do not allow for replanting of land cover.

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