Where are the Major Deserts of the World Located

Question

Where are the major deserts of the world located?
A) 30° north and south of the equator
B) 23.5° north and south of the equator
C) 45° north and south of the equator
D) the equator

Accepted Answer

The major deserts of the world are generally found in areas around 30° north and south of the equator, where the hot, dry climates are caused by a combination of the descending cool, dry air of the Hadley cells and the cooling effects of cool ocean currents. Some examples of major deserts located in these areas include the Sahara in Africa, the Arabian in the Middle East, and the Mojave and Sonoran in North America.