Tropical Deserts

Question 1

Where are tropical deserts found

Answer 1

30° N/S

At the centre of landmasses (except the Atacama)

Between the tropics

Question 2

What conditions lead to the formation of tropical deserts

Answer 2

Air heated at the equator rises and creates an area of low pressure

When it falls, at 30° N/S, it creates high pressure; high pressure brings dry, fine weather