Question

The desert covers parts of China, most of Mongolia. It suffers from having most of its rain blocked by the Himalayas. Name this desert.

• A. Thar
• B. Atacama
• C. Gobi
• D. Namib

Answer 1

The correct option is C Gobi

• The Gobi desert is a cold desert located in Central Asia. The desert spans two countries, covering parts of northern and northwestern China and up into southern Mongolia.
• A rain shadow desert, Gobi suffers from having most of its rain blocked by the mighty Himalayas. It receives about 7 inches of rainfall every year.