Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.

Extensive deserts occur in the western tropical regions of continents because : (1) of easterly trade winds. (2) cold ocean currents flow along the western coasts. (3) of the effect of both the offshore easterly trade winds and cold ocean currents. (4) the rate of evaporation is greater along the western margin areas.
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