alleryWhat do the Himalayas stop from blowing south into India?
ADust from the Thar Desert
BFrigid and dry Arctic winds
CHeavy monsoon clouds
DWarm and humid sea winds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Frigid and dry Arctic winds
By blocking frigid Arctic air, the Himalayas keep South Asia much warmer than temperate regions at similar latitudes elsewhere.
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