Eastern Gobi | region, Asia | Britannica (original) (raw)

region, Asia

Also known as: Mongolian Gobi

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physiography of Gobi Desert

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  In Gobi: Physiography
  The Eastern Gobi is similar to the western regions, with elevations varying from 2,300 to 5,000 feet (700 to 1,500 metres), but it receives somewhat more precipitation—up to 8 inches (200 mm) per year—though it lacks significant rivers. The underground aquifers have relatively abundant quantities of…
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