Explain why hot deserts are located at 20-30° N and S of the Equator

GCSE · Geography · OCR · P2.DC.1 — Global biome distribution and characteristics (rainforest, savanna, tundra, hot/cold deserts, temperate)

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Explain why hot deserts are commonly found at latitudes of 20–30° north and south of the Equator. [4 marks]

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