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GeographyEXAMINEYear 201615 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Major hot deserts in northern hemisphere are located between 20-30 degree north and on the western side of the continents. Why?
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Physical geography, distribution of key natural resources, factors for industrial location, geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, cyclones, volcanoes).
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Deserts Location, Subtropical High Pressure, Trade Winds
Recurring Theme Trend: “Deserts Location”
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