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Atacama Desert: The Driest Place on Earth - Exam
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  • 1. Where is the Atacama Desert located?
A) Kenya
B) Australia
C) Chile
D) Sahara
  • 2. What makes the Atacama Desert the driest place on Earth?
A) It is close to the Equator.
B) It receives frequent rainfall.
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) Fog
B) Snow
C) Hail
D) Rain
  • 4. What is the official language spoken in the Atacama Desert region?
A) German
B) French
C) English
D) Spanish
  • 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) Tulip festival
C) Desert bloom
D) Sunflower field
  • 7. What ocean is to the west of the Atacama Desert?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Pacific Ocean
  • 8. Which mountain range borders the Atacama Desert to the east?
A) Andes
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Alps
D) Himalayas
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