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Some deserts have low elevation, some have a rather high elevation. Not all deserts have a low altitude.
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How many types of desert in Ladakh?
The Ladakh is a high altitude, cold winter desertin northern India.
Is Ladakh a desert?
Ladakh is a high altitude desert as the Himalayas create a rain shadow, generally denying entry to monsoon clouds. Ladakh ("land of high passes") is a region of India in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the dessert of the red sand?
Not surprisingly it is called the Red DesertIt is a high altitude desert located in south central Wyoming.
Why are deserts not hot and sandy in Ladakh?
The Ladakh is a high altitude desert in the Himalayas so is quite cold the year round,
Does latitude and altitude affect the climate of the Mojave desert?
The Mojave desert does not have much altitude, but if where ever is closest to the sun and out in the open is the hottest.
How does altitude mimic latitude in climate?
it doesnt
Does altitude and latitude affect the desert?
Yes it does. The higher the altitude, the cooler the temperature in general.
What is healthier - living at low or high altitude?
High altitude
What is the highest desert in the world?
Ladakh is the highest plateau of state of Kashmir with much of it being over 3,000 m (9,800 ft). Ladakh is a high altitude desert as the Himalayas create a rain shadow.
Why is the Ladhak called a cold desert?
The Ladhak is at a very high altitude and abutts the Himalaya Mountains and has a cold climate nearly all year long.
Do mountain lions live in the temperate forest?
Yes, they actually do live in a variety of habitats from high altitude mountains to lowland prairies to desert areas.
Why doesnt it snow in san bernardino?
Wrong altitude and longitude.
