Multiple choice

Deserts are

  1. covered with sand and contain no plants

  2. found only in North America

  3. Often formed on the dry side of mountain ranges

  4. never located in cooler climates

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Deserts often form in rain shadows, which are the dry areas on the leeward side of mountain ranges where moisture is blocked by the mountains.