Many of the world's subtropical deserts are concentrated around which latitudes?
Correct answer: A. Approximately 20 to 30 degrees north and south
- A. Approximately 20 to 30 degrees north and south
- B. The polar circles, near 66.5 degrees north and south
- C. The equator, 0 to 10 degrees north and south
- D. 40 to 50 degrees north and south
Explanation
The subtropical high-pressure belts around 20–30 degrees latitude create the Sahara, Arabian, Kalahari and other deserts.
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