Why is the Gobi Desert called a cold desert?

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Layered rock formations of Baga Gazariin Chuluu rise from the arid, sandy landscape of the Gobi Desert under a cloudy sky in Mongolia.

Map of East and Central Asia highlighting the location of the Gobi Desert in orange, spanning southern Mongolia and northern China. Surrounding countries such as Russia, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, India, and others are labeled for geographic context. An inset globe in the upper left shows the region's position within Asia.

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Layered rock formations of Baga Gazariin Chuluu rise from the arid, sandy landscape of the Gobi Desert under a cloudy sky in Mongolia.

Baga Gazariin Chuluu, Gobi Desert

Rock formations rise from the arid plains of Baga Gazariin Chuluu in Mongolia's Gobi...

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Map of East and Central Asia highlighting the location of the Gobi Desert in orange, spanning southern Mongolia and northern China. Surrounding countries such as Russia, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, India, and others are labeled for geographic context. An inset globe in the upper left shows the region's position within Asia.

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