Look at the picture. then answer the question that follows. Question: this picture shows a desert region in Asia that covers parts of China and Mongolia. It is a rain shadow desert that was once part of the Mongol Empire and the location of several cities along the silk road. Which desert region is shown in the picture?

Answer choices:
A. The Gobi desert
B. The great Victoria desert
C. The Kalahari desert
D. The taklinaken desert