Deserts such as Sahara are generally found between 20° and 30° latitudes in western parts of the continents. This is because these regions:

Related MCQs

• Which one of the following is found on the western coast of continents between 30° and 40° latitudes? [CDS 1991]
• The world's major fishing grounds are located along the eastern shores of continents between 40º N and 50º N latitudes where cool and warm currents converge. An example or such area is
• Consider the following statements: 1. Temperature of surface water is comparatively higher in the northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere. 2. The isotherms in the southern hemisphere are not regular and do not follow the latitudes while they (isotherms) are regular and follow the latitudes in the northern hemisphere. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct? [IAS 2009]
• Consider the following statements: 1. Coriolis effect is zero at the Equator. 2. Coriolis effect is more towards the Poles. 3. Coriolis effects are related to the decreasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes. 4. Coriolis effects are related to the increasing rotational velocity with increasing latitudes. Which of the statements given above are correct? [CDS 2012]
• Consider the following statements: 1. Either of the two belts over the oceans at about 30°to 35°Nand S Latitudes is known as Horse Latitude. 2. Horse latitudes are low pressure belts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]
• Transfer of surplus heat from the lower latitudes to higher latitudes is done by : 1. ocean currents 2. planetary winds 3. tides 4. waves
• Consider the following statements: 1. Biodiversity is normally greater in the lower latitudes as compared to the higher latitudes, 2. Along the mountain gradients, biodiversity is normally greater in the lower altitudes as compared to the higher altitudes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
• Consider the following statements associated with Mediterranean climate: 1. It is so named because it occurs extensively in the periphery of Mediterranean sea. 2. These lands are exposed to hot, dry, land winds during the summer months. 3. The seasonal range of temperatures is considerable less than that in other areas of corresponding latitudes. Which of these statements are correct? [COS 1999)
• What is the difference between asteroids and comets? 1. Asteroids are small rocky planetoids, while comets are formed of frozen gases held together by rocky and metallic material. 2. Asteroids are found mostly between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars, while comets are found mostly between Venus and Mercury. 3. Comets show a perceptible glowing tail, while asteroids do not. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]
• Although hot deserts have a very low annual rainfall, occasional heavy rain storms do occur and these sometimes produce steep-sided, flat-floored valleys called: