The world's deserts are found at 30° latitude because
a. the intertropical convergence zone is located there.
b. of the sinking air of the polar front.
c. of the convergence of the prevailing westerlies and the Northeast Trades.
d. of the sinking air of the subtropical highs.
e. of the doldrums.
ANSWER: d
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