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What are the circular air currents that produce the moist conditions of the tropics and the dry conditions in many of the great deserts of the earth called?
Not D - jetstreams And its not A. frontal systems. its hadley cells :)-anna
What is the ocean current in deserts?
Deserts do not have ocean currents although they may be located near an ocean current.
Where are deserts often found?
Deserts are often found in locations with low precipitation levels, such as arid regions near the equator or in the rain shadows of mountain ranges. They can also be found in coastal regions where cold ocean currents create dry conditions.
What deserts are coastal deserts?
Cool coastal Deserts:Atacama DesertSechura DesertNamib DesertThey are kept cooled by off-shore cool ocean currents.
Can deserts form anywhere?
No, deserts form only under certain geographic conditions.
Coastal deserts are usually the result of?
Rain shadows and cold ocean currents can cause coastal deserts.
Why are deserts located at the horse latitudes?
Deserts are located at the horse latitudes, around 30 degrees north and south of the equator, due to the high atmospheric pressure and descending air currents in these regions. As the air descends, it warms up and loses its moisture, creating arid conditions that are characteristic of deserts.
Do all deserts have an oasis in them?
No, only certain deserts have the conditions that allow an oasis to develop.
Why do deserts in the southwest US still exist?
The deserts still exist because the geographic and climatological conditions that formed the deserts still exist.
Why does Africa have the largest deserts in the world?
Africa has the largest deserts in the world primarily due to its climatic conditions, particularly the presence of high-pressure systems that inhibit rainfall. The Sahara Desert, for instance, is shaped by the subtropical high-pressure belt, which leads to arid conditions. Additionally, the continent's vast size and varied geography contribute to the formation of these deserts, along with factors such as trade winds and ocean currents that affect moisture distribution. These elements combine to create extensive dry regions like the Sahara and the Kalahari.
Why most of the deserts are located in the western margins of continents in the subtopics?
Deserts are commonly found on the western margins of continents due to the presence of cold oceanic currents that create stable high-pressure systems, leading to dry air and little precipitation. Additionally, these areas are often in the rain shadow of mountain ranges, further reducing rainfall. The combination of these factors results in arid conditions and the formation of deserts in these regions.
What are coastal deserts usually the result of?
Coastal deserts, such as the Atacama Desert in South America, have one primary cause. The rain that they would get is diverted away from the coast by cold oceanic currents.
