Which of the following are reasons for formation of hot deserts?

1. Due to heat

2. Formation of the subtropical high-pressure cell.

3. Rain shadow effect in the belt of easterly trade winds.

4. Effect of the cold currents off the west coast of the continents at these latitudes.

5. Depositing sands of a desert along its border into the fertile land.

a. 1,3,4,5

b. 2,3,5

c. 2,3,4,5

d. 1,2,3,4

e. All

ANSWER: 2,3,4,5