Question

What are the factors that determine the climate of Asia? Describe any one factor to show its effect.

Answer 1

Large Latitudinal extent, Distance from sea, Winds mountain ranges, and Ocean current are the factors that determine the climate of Asia.

Mountain Ranges: The mountain ranges of Asia running in the east west direction obstruct the path of rain bearing winds coming from the south and bring rain to the areas which lie on the windward side of the mountains. Further, the Himalayas act as a barrier to the cold winds rising from Central Asia.