Deserts typically form at ____ latitude where ____.
A) 30 degrees; warm dry air descends
B) 60 degrees; warm dry air descends
C) 0 degrees; there is intense sunlight
D) 60 degrees; warm dry air ascends
E) 75 degrees; rising air picks up moisture

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Deserts typically form at 30 degrees latitude where warm dry air descends. This is due to the Hadley cell circulation pattern which causes sinking air and high pressure in this region, resulting in dry conditions.

Deserts Typically Form at ____ Latitude Where ____

Deserts Typically Form at Latitude Where