The correct answer is - C. Amu Darya.
The Karakum Desert is a desert located in Central Asia, it is a so-called ''cold desert'', which means that it has very high temperatures in the summer, but it's way below 0 degrees in winter, and it is one of the most northern deserts in the world. The Amu Darya river cuts across the desert, coming from the south-east and going in a north-west direction, Amu Darya practically splits the desert into almost two equal parts.
<span>South American countries have been attempting to mirror the free market system of the United States since around 1980 (the "Washington Consensus"). This has lead to economic stagnation in these countries. In order to boost their own economies, they are now looking at the models of more productive nations whose economies are growing very rapidly and are attempting to mirror their market systems. The main countries being scrutinized are China and India, who have nationalized many of their industries/resources. This would explain the shift.</span>
A cold front is heading towards the town and the town may experience heavy thunderstorms, rain, and hail.
