The majority of coniferous forests in Central Asia are located in the __________ climate region.

Coniferous forests in Central Asia are concentrated in mountain ranges such as the Tien Shan, where elevation creates cooler, wetter conditions than the surrounding lowlands. This makes the highland climate region the best answer. The semiarid and arid regions are generally too dry to support most coniferous forests.

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