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Of the 16 deserts on map how many are located north of the equator?
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Of the 16 deserts on the map how many are located north of the equator?
11
Why are most deserts close to the equator?
Why are most of the earth's deserts near the equator?
How close is the desert to the equator?
Actually, there are no real deserts near the equator. This region is known more as a region of heavy rain and rainforests. Most hot deserts occur about 30 degrees north and 30 degrees south of the equator.
How many states are located north of the equator?
All US states are north of the Equator.
How many deserts are located in Chile?
The Atacama is the principal desert of Chile but a small part of the Patagonian Desert also enters the country.
Are deserts often located in rain shadows?
Yes, many deserts are located in rain shadows. The deserts of North America as well as the Atacama Desert of South America are rain shadow deserts.
Where are the world's deserts located?
There are deserts located in many places around the world. These include North America, South America, Africa, Australia, as well as Asia.
How many states are located north of the equator in the US?
All of them are, each in its entirety.
List three seserts located in north America?
There are actually many deserts in located in North America. Three of the deserts are San Rafael Desert, Bisti Badlands Desert, New Mexico, and Trans-Pecos Desert, west Texas.
What is the southernmost and northernmost latitude for deserts?
There is no limit by latitude for deserts. The Antarctic Desert is as far south as it could possibly be. The Gobi Desert is also located well north. Many deserts do occur between latitudes 30 and 35 north and south, however.
