The way in which traits are passed from one generation to the next-and sometimes skip generations-was first explained by Gregor Mendel. By experimenting with pea plant breeding, Mendel developed three principles of inheritance that described the transmission of genetic traits, before anyone knew genes existed.
1. Steppe. Much of the region of Central Asia is covered by a semi-arid, treeless, mostly flat land known as the Steppe or Steppes. Part is in Europe by the Ukraine, but most is in Asia extending to eastern Mongolia. 1  Steppe Tribes.
Asia Geography. The significant landform features of Asia include the world's tallest mountain, the world's lowest point, the world's deepest lake, the world's longest coastline and some of the most important rivers on the planet. To access the major landforms of Asia (by category) follow the links below. 1  DESERTS.2  LAKES.he significant landform features of Asia include the world's tallest mountain, the world's lowest point, the world's deepest lake, the world's longest coastline and some of the most important rivers on the planet. To access the major landforms of Asia (by category) follow the links below. 1  DESERTS.