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I am not the right person to explain this, but to put it simple - the moist air is not able to pass threw the himalayas (because they are so high) therefor, limited moisture is provided to the gobi region, thus creating a desert.
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∙ 13y agoThe Gobi desert formed by the rain shadow of the Himalayas and the high altitude of the Tibetan Plateau.
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∙ 12y agoIt is a rain shadow desert formed by the Himalaya range blocking rain-carrying clouds
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What continent is the Gobi desert?
The Gobi Desert is in Asia.
What natural feature formed part of the northern border of shang china?
The Gobi desert
Is the Gobi desert a landmark?
Is the Gobi desert a landmark?
Which continent will you find Gobi Desert?
The Gobi Desert is in the continent Asia - it covers parts of northern China and Southern Mongolia.
Is the gobi desert a polar desert?
The Gobi is located in mid-Asia, far from the North Pole. But Gobi desert is a cold desert.
What two deserts are located in northern China?
The two main deserts in China are, the Gobi desert and the Taklamakan desert.
What desert is located south of Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert is located in southern Mongolia and northwestern China.
What is the coldest desert in Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert is the coldest desert in Mongolia. It is located in the southern part of the country on the border with China.
What large desert is found in northern China and Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert, a large, cold winter desert, is found on the northern Chinese border with Mongolia.
Does Saudi Arabia have Gobi Desert?
No, the Gobi Desert is in Mongolia.
What is the northernmost desert in the world?
The Gobi Desert of China and Mongolia is the northernmost desert.
What is the desert that goes through china and Mongolia?
The Gobi Desert. P.S. I think its sorta stupid that in the related questions there is a question that asks, 'What desert is located between China and Mongolia.' Same question, same answer.
