The spatial distribution of Earth's dry regions are attributable to all of the following factors except
A) subtropical high-pressure cells between 15° and 35° N and S latitudes.
B) rain shadows to the lee of mountain ranges.
C) the equatorial low-pressure region and the ITCZ.
D) great distances from moisture-bearing air masses.

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The equatorial low-pressure region and the ITCZ are not related to Earth's dry regions, as they are associated with high precipitation areas. The other three factors listed are all related to the formation of dry regions on Earth.

The Spatial Distribution of Earth's Dry Regions Are Attributable to All