Q1. Hot desert regions are found mostly in the western part of the continents between which latitudes ?
A 15° – 30° North / South Correct
B 30° – 60° North / South
C 60° – 75° North / South
D 75° – 90° North / South
Explanation
Hot deserts are found on the western margins of continents between approximately 15° and 30° North and South latitude, where descending air of the Hadley Cell and offshore trade winds create persistent aridity. Major examples include the Sahara, Kalahari-Namib, Arabian, and Australian deserts.