Which of the following correctly explains why the Tibetan Plateau has a cold, dry climate despite being located at low latitudes?
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A
Its distance from the ocean causes extreme continental dryness at all elevations
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B
Its very high altitude (average 4,500 m) causes low temperatures and rainshadow effects
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C
The Himalayan rain shadow blocks moisture from both the Pacific and Indian Oceans
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D
Cold ocean currents adjacent to the plateau reduce precipitation and temperature