PDE Q76
0. In which South American country does one find the Atacama desert?
- Option : A
- Explanation :
The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile and is one of the driest regions on Earth due to the influence of the cold Humboldt Current and the Andes Mountains blocking moisture.
A. Chile – Correct. The Atacama Desert stretches across northern Chile.
B. Peru – Incorrect. Located north of Chile, it has coastal deserts but not the Atacama.
C. Brazil – Incorrect. Mostly tropical rainforests, not desert.
D. Columbia – Incorrect. Known for rainforests and mountains, not desert regions.
