Many of the world's deserts lie at about __________ south and north latitude because here sinking air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.
A) 10°
B) 20°
C) 30°
D) 40°

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The 30° north and south latitudes are where dry air from the tropics sinks and absorbs moisture, leading to aridity and infrequent rainfall. This phenomenon is known as the Hadley cell, and it is responsible for the formation of many of the world's major deserts, including the Sahara, the Arabian, and the Mojave.

Many of the World's Deserts Lie at About __________ South