ICSE Class 8 Geography Question 4 of 12

Asia: Climate, Natural Vegetation and Wildlife — Question 5

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How do Himalayas affect the climate of Asia?

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The east west trend of Himalayas in South Asia, prevents the cold winds from Central Asia to enter the subcontinent in winter. They force the monsoon winds to shed their moisture in the south during the rainy season.