Multiple choice general knowledge

Most of the world deserts are found in latitudinal belts of

  1. 15° to 30° S of the equator

  2. 15° to 30° N and S of the equator

  3. 15° to 30° N of the equator

  4. 0° to 30° S of the equator
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Most of the world's deserts are located in the subtropical high-pressure belts between 15° and 30° in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This is because descending air masses in these latitudes create dry conditions. Option A only mentions the Southern Hemisphere, and C only mentions the Northern Hemisphere, making them incomplete.

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