Many of the world's deserts lie at 30° south and north latitude because:
A) falling air is compressed and becomes cooler, which enables it to hold more water vapor.
B) sinking air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.
C) rising air is heated and the moisture condenses.
D) rising air absorbs water, the ground surface is dry, and rainfall is infrequent.

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Deserts are typically located at 30° north and south latitudes because this region receives descending air from the Hadley cells, which generates high-pressure areas, leading to dry and rainless conditions. The descending air is warmed as it sinks, causing it to absorb moisture from the ground, leading to arid conditions.

Many of the World's Deserts Lie at 30° South and North