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Why are tropical deserts found along the western margins of the continents?

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The major hot deserts of the world are found on the Western margins of the continents because the trade winds blowing from North-East to South-West shed their moisture on the Eastern side and become dry by the time they reach the western side.

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Why are tropical deserts found along the western margins of the continents?

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Geography

Why are tropical deserts found along the western margins of the continents?

World Regions

Answer

Related Questions

Discuss how individuals may reduce energy consumption to create a cleaner and eco-friendly world.

(i) What is organic farming?(ii) Why is this form of farming gaining popularity in recent times?

Name the economic activities practiced in the tropical grasslands.

Give a reason for each of the following:'The Equatorial region is also called the lungs of the world.'The trees found in the Mediterranean region have long roots and thick barks.Tundra region has a low annual range of temperature.

(i) What is organic farming?
(ii) Why is this form of farming gaining popularity in recent times?

Give a reason for each of the following:
'The Equatorial region is also called the lungs of the world.'
The trees found in the Mediterranean region have long roots and thick barks.
Tundra region has a low annual range of temperature.