Which one of the following is a low-latitude desert characterized by high atmospheric pressures and descending air masses (not rain shadow deserts).
A)Sahara Desert; northern Africa
B)Atacama Desert in Chile, South America
C)Gobi Desert, China and Mongolia
D)desert valleys of the Great Basin, U.S.

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The Sahara Desert is a low-latitude desert characterized by high atmospheric pressures and descending air masses, which contribute to its arid conditions. This is due to its location in the subtropical ridge, a region of high pressure where air descends and warms, inhibiting cloud formation and precipitation.

Which One of the Following Is a Low-Latitude Desert Characterized