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