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प्रश्न
Deserts are found in the western margins of continents.
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उत्तर
- Most of the world deserts are located in the western margins of continents in the subtropics because the prevailing winds in the tropics are tropical easterly winds.
- The tropical easterly winds become dry by the time they reach the western margins of the continent and so they bring no rainfall.
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Continent: Australia
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Match the following
| 1. | Pinnacle | Equatorial forest |
| 2. | Krill | salt lake |
| 3. | Ostrich | small red fish |
| 4. | Lake Eyre | flightless bird |
| 5. | Jewel of the earth | pointed limestone pillars |
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Australia is the largest ______ and smallest ______ in the world.
The Tropic of ______ cuts the Australia continent into two equal halves.
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What type of climatic Pattern is experienced by Australia?
