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Which of the following desert regions is a cold winter desert basin located in central Asia, situated in the rain shadow of the towering Himalayan mountain chain?
A. Sahara Desert
B. Gobi Desert✓ Correct Answer
C. Kalahari Desert
D. Atacama Desert
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Gobi Desert spans northern China and southern Mongolia, forming a vast cold desert basin created by the continental interior location and rain-shadow effect of the Himalayas blocking moisture-bearing winds. The Sahara is a subtropical warm desert, while the Atacama is an arid coastal desert influenced by cold ocean currents. Arid landform geomorphology studies these rain-shadow mechanics across continental interiors.
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