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Geography • World GeographyEasy

The 'Gobi Desert', known for its cold, arid conditions and dinosaur fossil finds, spans parts of which two countries?

A. China and Mongolia✓ Correct Answer
B. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
C. Iran and Turkmenistan
D. Chile and Argentina

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Gobi Desert is a vast cold desert occupying parts of northern and northwestern China as well as southern Mongolia, formed largely due to the rain shadow effect of the Himalayan mountain range. It stands distinct from hot deserts by experiencing freezing winters and preserving abundant prehistoric dinosaur fossils. World physical geography requires precise identification of continental landforms and international borders.

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