The main cause of Kalahari being a desert is

1.	The main cause of Kalahari being a desert is
A.	The cold currents near the coast
B.	Its location on the west coast in the tropics
C.	Its location in the tropics
D.	That its people are primitive
Answer» C. Its location in the tropics

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