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What is the reason for the major hot deserts of the world lying in the Western part of the tropical latitude?

A

They are influenced by trade winds.

B

They lie in the rain-shadow area of the mountains.

C

They are influenced by monsoon winds.

D

They are influenced by dry winds.

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