Most of the great deserts in the world are located
A)near the equator.
B)30˚ north or south latitude.
C)60˚ north or south latitude.
D)deserts can be found at any latitude.

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Most of the great deserts in the world are located near 30˚ north or south latitude, which is also known as the horse latitudes. These regions receive little rainfall due to the sinking dry air from the Hadley cell circulation. Examples include the Sahara, Arabian, and Mojave deserts. While deserts can be found at any latitude, most of the world's largest and iconic deserts are situated around 30˚ north or south latitude.

Most of the Great Deserts in the World Are Located