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Frequently mountain ranges will block the flow of moisture laden air off an ocean from crossing into the interior of a continent. The moisture is forced upward by the mountains where it condenses and falls as rain or snow on the windward side of the mountains leaving a rain shadow desert on the leeward side. See the image above.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoMountains can block atmospheric moisture from crossing, creating what is called a rain shadow desert.
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∙ 9y agoThe Himalayas create a barrier to moisture from the Indian ocean from entering Central Asia forming rain shadow deserts there.
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What are the two deserts in central Asia?
One of them is the Arabian desert and the other is the Syrian Desert.
If there is any country with no desert what is the name of the country called?
There are many countries in Europe, Central America and Asia that do not have deserts.
What desert is located in east Asia?
One of the deserts in east central Asia would be the .it is located in Asia as you would knowit pretty huge tobut look at it you're self on google imageshope that works
What separates the subcontinent of India to the rest of Asia?
India is called the "subcontinent" in that it's large and is separated to a large degree from the rest of Asia. The main barrier of the Himalaya mountain chain is the physical barrier between India and Asia.
What mountain range was caused by the collision of Asia and India?
The Himalayas were caused by the collision of Asia and India.
Where are the Himalayas mountain ranges?
The Himalayas are in Central Asia, north of India.
Where about are the Himalayas mountain ranges?
The Himalayas are in central Asia, north of India.
What are Kyzyl Kum and Kara-Kum?
Asia's largest deserts, located in Central Asia.
What is the earth's highest mountain range and where is it?
The Himalayas are in central Asia.
WHERE live the snow leopard?
mountains of Central Asia- Himalayas...
Where can 'yak' be found?
in the Himalayan mountains.
Why is central Asia sometimes called the dry world?
Because of all the deserts in Central and Southwest Asia.
What is the average temperature in central Asia?
Central Asia typically has moderate temperatures. There are deserts, savannas, and grasslands located in central Asia, which adds to the climate.
Why are the Himalayas called the climatic divides?
Himalayas act as climatic divide as they separate the two distinct climatic regions of Central Asia and china.
What natural barrier divides India from Central Asia?
the great himalayas
How do you spell himilayas?
The name for the mountain range in south central Asia is the Himalayas.
What causes central Asia to have dry climate?
The Himalayas block moisture coming from the south.
