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Q. The Mid Latitude Desert climate is/are controlled by which among the following factors
Influence of high pressure
On-Shore trade winds
Rain shadow effect
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Options:
A .  1 only
B .  1 and 3 only
C .  2 and 3 only
D .  1,2 and 3
Answer: Option B : B Explanation: The mid-latitude desert is found in inner Asia with great expanses in northern(Gobi desert) and north-western China(Takla Makan desert), Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Statement 1 and 3 are correct: The Mid-Latitude desert climate is controlled by the factors such as
Influence of high pressure
Interior Position
Rain Shadow location
The off-shore trade wind is a controlling factor in case of hot desert-like Sahara.
Statement 2 is incorrect: If there is an on-shore trade wind it will bring moisture with it from the ocean leading to rainfall in the lands. Thus there may not be a desert itself.
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