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)Cool, dry air at the surface is rising causing winds to blow away from the equator.
C)Warm, humid air is rising; surface winds are calm.
D)Warm, humid air aloft is descending; surface winds blow away from the equator.

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Low latitude deserts like the Sahara in Africa are caused by cool, dry air aloft descending and surface winds blowing toward the equator. This causes little to no precipitation in the region, leading to arid and desert-like conditions.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Climatic Factors That