Why are many of the world's deserts found at 23-30 degrees latitude?
A)Rising air at these latitudes wicks moisture away from the Earth.
B)Descending air masses cool as they go, absorbing more water vapor.
C)Descending air masses warm as they go, absorbing more water vapor.
D)The latitudinal belt is where solar energy input per square meter is highest, causing aridity.

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Descending air masses warm as they descend, which increases their capacity to hold moisture, leading to dry conditions and the formation of deserts at these latitudes.

Why Are Many of the World's Deserts Found at 23-30