Atacama Desert: The Driest Place on Earth
  • 1. Where is the Atacama Desert located?
A) Australia
B) Sahara
C) Kenya
D) Chile
  • 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) Rain
B) Hail
C) Snow
D) Fog
  • 4. What is the official language spoken in the Atacama Desert region?
A) English
B) Spanish
C) French
D) German
  • 5. What is the main economic activity in the Atacama Desert?
A) Mining
B) Agriculture
C) Tourism
D) Fishing
  • 6. What famous flowering event can sometimes occur in the Atacama Desert?
A) Cherry blossom
B) Desert bloom
C) Sunflower field
D) Tulip festival
  • 7. What ocean is to the west of the Atacama Desert?
A) Arctic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Atlantic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
  • 8. Which mountain range borders the Atacama Desert to the east?
A) Alps
B) Andes
C) Himalayas
D) Rocky Mountains
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