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Evvie72

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Explain how circulation patterns in the atmosphere generate the bands of low-latitude deserts around the equator.
 
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Why is erosion by wind more effective in an arid region than in a humid region?
 
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Ksh22

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Heated air in the equatorial low rises and spreads out. As it spreads out and cools, the moisture is precipitated out of the air mass. When the air reaches 20-30 latitude, it cools and sinks. As the air sinks, it gets compressed and warms, resulting in the warm temperatures at those locations.

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Answer: In humid areas, moisture binds sediment particles together and vegetation anchors the soil.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

Mochi

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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