The western part of East Asia has an arid climate because
A. It has deserts
B. It has many high mountain ranges
C. It is furthest away from the rain bearing winds from the ocean.
D. It is composed mainly of high plateaus.
C. It is furthest away from the rain bearing winds from the ocean.
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