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Chile’s Atacama Desert: The Driest Place on Earth - Quiz
Contributed by: Costello
  • 1. What is the Atacama Desert primarily known for?
A) Having the highest elevation desert
B) Being the driest non-polar desert in the world
C) Being a tropical desert
D) Experiencing frequent heavy rainfall
  • 2. Which country is home to the Atacama Desert?
A) Bolivia
B) Peru
C) Chile
D) Argentina
  • 3. What is the average annual rainfall in the Atacama Desert?
A) Less than 1 mm
B) 100 mm
C) 250 mm
D) 500 mm
  • 4. What is the primary plant life found in the Atacama Desert?
A) Deciduous trees
B) Coniferous trees
C) Cacti
D) Tropical plants
  • 5. Which mineral is heavily mined in the Atacama Desert?
A) Aluminum
B) Silver
C) Copper
D) Gold
  • 6. What geological feature forms the eastern boundary of the Atacama Desert?
A) The Sierra Nevada
B) The Andes Mountains
C) The Pacific Ocean
D) The Rocky Mountains
  • 7. What type of climate characterizes the Atacama Desert?
A) Polar
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arid
  • 8. What is a common source of water for plants in the Atacama Desert?
A) Heavy rain
B) Fog
C) Rivers
D) Glacial melt
  • 9. Which major race has been held in the Atacama Desert?
A) Indy 500
B) Dakar Rally
C) Tour de France
D) Le Mans
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