Atacama Desert: The Driest Place on Earth
  • 1. Where is the Atacama Desert located?
A) Australia
B) Chile
C) Sahara
D) Kenya
  • 2. What makes the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth?
A) It receives frequent rainfall.
B) It is close to the Equator.
C) It has a high number of oasis.
D) High mountains block moisture from the Pacific Ocean.
  • 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) French
C) German
D) Spanish
  • 5. What is the main economic activity in the Atacama Desert?
A) Agriculture
B) Tourism
C) Fishing
D) Mining
  • 6. What famous flowering event can sometimes occur in the Atacama Desert?
A) Sunflower field
B) Tulip festival
C) Cherry blossom
D) Desert bloom
  • 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) Andes
B) Himalayas
C) Rocky Mountains
D) Alps
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