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Q · South AmericaMedium · 45s
Which South American desert is known for being one of the driest places on Earth?
TopicSouth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the driest deserts due to the rain shadow effect and cold Peru Current.
Final Answer: Option B - Atacama Desert