Context: Figure: Gobi Desert.
The Gobi Desert is a cold desert ecosystem located in northern China and southern Mongolia. This desert is next to the Himalayan Mountains and used to be part of the Mongol Empire.
Which statement describes the Gobi Desert ecosystem?
A. It has warm summers and mild winters.
B. It has year-round snow.
C. It has a small amount of rain or snow.
Identify the correct choice from the options below and respond with the letter of the correct option.

C