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Why do deserts appear in bands along Earth's surface?

A. Winds blow moisture away from these areas.
B. The Ferrel and polar cells meet, creating areas of high pressure.
C. The jet streams blow clouds around these latitudes too quickly for rain to fall.
D. Air rises into the atmosphere at certain latitudes, removing water from the ground.

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One reason why deserts appear in bands along Earth's surface is because "B. The Ferrel and polar cells meet, creating areas of high pressure," since this takes place around the Equator.
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