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Why do deserts tend to form on land at latitudes of 20-30 degrees north and south?

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Answer:

Deserts can form even on tropical coasts beside cold ocean currents, such as the west coast of South America. The currents cool the air, which then rises and warms as it moves over land, drawing up moisture that is later precipitated as the air moves farther inland.