Most of the world's deserts are located at latitudes where
A) hot, dry air moving toward the equator rises.
B) hot, dry air moving toward the poles rises.
C) cold, dry air moving toward the poles descends.
D) cold, dry air moving toward the equator descends.

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Cold, dry air moving toward the poles descends, creating a high-pressure zone that inhibits cloud formation and precipitation, leading to aridity and the formation of deserts in these regions. Examples of these include the Sahara, Gobi and the desert regions of Australia.

Most of the World's Deserts Are Located at Latitudes Where