Deserts such as the Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in the western parts of the continents. This is because these regions
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(a)Have offshore winds throughout the year
(b)Have warm offshore currents
(c)Lie in the belt of the doldrums
(d)Are very hot throughout the year
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