Briefly explain why most deserts develop in the mid-latitude dry climate zone. What will be an ideal response?
It is at this latitude that high-pressure ridges form, and as air that is already dry descends, it becomes
warmer, causing increased evaporation.
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A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 5
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A) Khoisan language B) Creole language C) Pidgin language D) dialect
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A) digestive system. B) cardiovascular system. C) endocrine system. D) immune system.