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Atacama Desert
Contributed by: Wheatley
  • 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) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 3. What unique phenomenon occasionally occurs in the Atacama Desert?
A) Tornadoes
B) Snowfall
C) Hurricanes
D) Flowering desert
  • 4. What is the highest peak in the Atacama Desert?
A) Licancabur
B) Ojos del Salado
C) Cerro Bonete
D) Aconcagua
  • 5. What mineral is extracted from the salt flats of the Atacama Desert?
A) Lithium
B) Iron
C) Silver
D) Copper
  • 6. Which desert animal is adapted to survive in the extreme conditions of the Atacama Desert?
A) Kangaroo
B) Vicuña
C) Camel
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) Low altitude and dense fog
B) Bright moonlight and frequent thunderstorms
C) Abundant clouds and city lights
D) High altitude and low light pollution
  • 9. What is the main economic activity in the Atacama Desert?
A) Fishing
B) Agriculture
C) Tourism
D) Mining
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