Most dry lands exist between ________ degrees latitude on either side of the equator.
A)50 and 60
B)35 and 40
C)20 and 30
D)0 and 10

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Dry lands, including deserts, typically exist in regions where the amount of precipitation is low and evaporation rates are high. Most dry lands are found between 20 and 30 degrees latitude on either side of the equator, where there is a high pressure zone known as the subtropical high. This area of high pressure causes sinking air, which inhibits the formation of clouds and precipitation, resulting in a very dry climate.

Most Dry Lands Exist Between ________ Degrees Latitude on Either