Which one of the following statements is true?
A) Desert landscapes are monotonous, relatively flat areas covered to various depths with sand.
B) Deserts and dry lands are concentrated in areas of ascending air masses and relatively low atmospheric pressures.
C) Despite infrequent rainfalls, erosional and depositional features of running water are important in desert landscapes.
D) Rainshadow deserts occur where air masses descend after having risen to cross a mountain range.

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Despite infrequent rainfalls, erosional and depositional features of running water are important in desert landscapes. This statement is supported by the fact that desert landscapes are often characterized by intermittent streams, dry riverbeds, and canyons that were carved by water.

Which One of the Following Statements Is True