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