How is desert different from steppe?

A) Steppe is more humid than desert.
B) Desert is more humid than steppe.
C) Desert occurs at subtropical latitudes, but not at mid-latitudes in continental interiors.
D) Steppe occurs at subtropical latitudes, but not at mid-latitudes in continental interiors.


Answer: A

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