Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
What could be the main reason/reasons for the formation of African and Eurasian desert belt?
1. It is located in the sub-tropical high-pressure cells.
2. It is under the influence of warm ocean currents.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct in this context?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: A
• African-Eurasian desert belt lies in subtropical high-pressure cells where descending warm air inhibits precipitation.
• Deserts are associated with cold ocean currents, not warm currents; warm currents increase moisture and rainfall.
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