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Describe any three climatic regions of Asia.

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The following are the 3 climatic regions of Asia.
Large latitudinal Extent: The continent of Asia has a large latitudinal extent. It extends form 100S to 800N. It covers three heat zones as the Arctic Circle, Equator and the Tropic of cancer passes through it. Thus, while one country has a tundra type of climate, the country experiences equatorial type of climate.

Distance form the Sea: Major parts of Asia lie in the interiors far away from the moderating influence of the Sea. Thus, the extreme type of climate is experienced in these regions with low and uneven rainfall.


Winds: The Monsoon winds influence the climate of large parts of Asia by affecting the distribution of rainfall over many countries.

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