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Landforms

kliefothz — 2013-02-27 18:50:12 UTC

Central Asia has great contrast and elevation. The Altay Shan is in the far northeast.

Tectonic activity sometimes causes earthquakes. Each of the mountains are more

10,000 ft.

CLIMATES

kliefothz — 2013-02-27 18:55:46 UTC

CENTRAL ASIA IS MOSTLY SEMIARID AND ARID CLIMATES. the region has two large desserts. SOME AREAS IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TIAN SHAN ALSO HAVE MILD WEATHER.

plants and animal life

kliefothz — 2013-02-28 14:43:24 UTC

the regions highest peaks are too cold windy and dry for vegitation. THEY ARE RENOWN FOR WALNUT TREES. glorious vegitation in the spring makes these places beautiful!!!!

kliefothz — 2013-02-28 15:06:25 UTC

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Rivers and Lakes

kliefothz — 2013-02-28 15:09:37 UTC

2 major rivers flow into Central Asia. Amu Dar'ya and Syr Dar all flow into Central Asia.

Irrigations drains most of the water in these rivers. The Irtysh River flows northward into

Russia. It joins the Ob River which drains into the Arctic Ocean.

done by cletus

kliefothz — 2013-02-28 15:13:56 UTC