Answer the following questions about Kashi (Kashgar), China location using the climographs.





















(a) Köppen climate type: Letter code: ___________________

Descriptive name: _______________________________

(b) Dominant climate controls for this location:


(a) Köppen climate type: Letter code: BWk
Descriptive name: Midlatitude Desert
(b) Dominant climate controls for this location: Middle of continent; rain shadow effects.

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