Deserts are commonly found around the world at 30 degrees latitude north and south of the equator.  Why are these areas so dry? Group of answer choices -there is no ocean at these latitudes -Cool dry air sinks to the ground at these latitudes -rain shadows -the sun is usually directly overhead

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Deserts are commonly found around the world at 30 degrees latitude north and south of the equator.  Why are these areas so dry?

Group of answer choices
-there is no ocean at these latitudes
-Cool dry air sinks to the ground at these latitudes
-rain shadows
-the sun is usually directly overhead
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