Generally Speaking,deserts are Located in Places Where Air Masses Are

Question

Generally speaking,deserts are located in places where air masses are usually
A)tropical.
B)humid.
C)rising.
D)descending.
E)expanding.

Accepted Answer

Deserts are located in places where air masses are descending. Descending air masses tend to be dry and cause little to no precipitation, which is one of the defining characteristics of deserts.