Question : Which winds blow across the Asian continent at latitudes north of the Himalayas roughly parallel to the Tibetan highlands?
Option 1: Trade winds
Option 2: Southwest winds
Option 3: Jet streams
Option 4: Northwest winds
Correct Answer: Jet streams
Solution : The correct answer is Jet streams.
Westerly winds continue to affect all of Western and Central Asia, travelling 9–13 km from west to east. At latitudes north of the Himalayas and almost parallel to the Tibetan highlands, these winds blow across the Asian continent. These are called jet streams.
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