Along the periphery of hot deserts, where shifting subtropical high pressure cells create a distinct summer-dry and winter-wet pattern, one finds
A) tropical, subtropical hot steppe climates.
B) marine west coast climates.
C) tropical monsoon climates.
D) humid subtropical hot-summer climates.

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These climates are characterized by hot temperatures throughout the year with distinct wet and dry seasons. The shifting subtropical high pressure cells result in a summer-dry and winter-wet pattern. This creates conditions ideal for hot deserts along the periphery of these regions. Marine west coast climates are found in regions influenced by oceanic climates and have cool to mild temperatures with precipitation distributed throughout the year. Tropical monsoon climates have high rainfall throughout the year, with a distinct wet and dry season. Humid subtropical hot-summer climates are characterized by hot and humid summers, and mild to cool winters, with precipitation distributed throughout the year. None of these other climates are typically found along the periphery of hot deserts.

Along the Periphery of Hot Deserts, Where Shifting Subtropical High