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← GeographyNear large desert regions, which outcome results from subsidence within the Hadley cell?
A)Increased surface wind speeds result
B)Enhanced cloud formation at altitude
C)Decreased precipitation at surface✓
D)Increased cyclonic activity aloft
💡 Explanation
Descending air undergoes adiabatic warming, increasing its water vapor holding capacity, because downward movement inhibits condensation and precipitation. This stable condition leads to reduced rainfall; therefore, deserts form, rather than increased convective rainfall or cloud development.
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