Atacama Desert
  • 1. What is the driest desert in the world?
A) Gobi Desert
B) Antarctic Desert
C) Atacama Desert
D) Sahara Desert
  • 2. Which ocean borders the western side of the Atacama Desert?
A) Indian Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 3. What unique phenomenon occasionally occurs in the Atacama Desert?
A) Hurricanes
B) Tornadoes
C) Flowering desert
D) Snowfall
  • 4. What is the highest peak in the Atacama Desert?
A) Aconcagua
B) Cerro Bonete
C) Licancabur
D) Ojos del Salado
  • 5. What mineral is extracted from the salt flats of the Atacama Desert?
A) Copper
B) Silver
C) Lithium
D) Iron
  • 6. Which desert animal is adapted to survive in the extreme conditions of the Atacama Desert?
A) Camel
B) Vicuña
C) Kangaroo
D) Polar bear
  • 7. What color are the iconic salt flats in the Atacama Desert?
A) White
B) Red
C) Green
D) Blue
  • 8. What makes the sky over the Atacama Desert ideal for stargazing?
A) Abundant clouds and city lights
B) Low altitude and dense fog
C) High altitude and low light pollution
D) Bright moonlight and frequent thunderstorms
  • 9. What is the main economic activity in the Atacama Desert?
A) Mining
B) Fishing
C) Tourism
D) Agriculture
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