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← GeographyWhich process influences desert location due to descending air?
A)Hadley cell atmospheric circulation✓
B)Oceanic upwelling stabilization
C)Intertropical convergence absence
D)Subglacial hydraulic supercooling
💡 Explanation
Arid regions often form around 30° latitude because Hadley cell atmospheric circulation results in subsiding, dry air; therefore, deserts are common in these regions rather than areas with rising, moist air.
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