Atacama Desert: The Driest Place on Earth
  • 1. Where is the Atacama Desert located?
A) Sahara
B) Chile
C) Australia
D) Kenya
  • 2. What makes the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth?
A) It receives frequent rainfall.
B) High mountains block moisture from the Pacific Ocean.
C) It is close to the Equator.
D) It has a high number of oasis.
  • 3. What is the most common form of precipitation in the Atacama Desert?
A) Fog
B) Snow
C) Hail
D) Rain
  • 4. What is the official language spoken in the Atacama Desert region?
A) German
B) English
C) French
D) Spanish
  • 5. What is the main economic activity in the Atacama Desert?
A) Agriculture
B) Mining
C) Fishing
D) Tourism
  • 6. What famous flowering event can sometimes occur in the Atacama Desert?
A) Sunflower field
B) Desert bloom
C) Tulip festival
D) Cherry blossom
  • 7. What ocean is to the west of the Atacama Desert?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 8. Which mountain range borders the Atacama Desert to the east?
A) Alps
B) Himalayas
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Andes
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