GK Question

geography medium mcq

Which desert is located in South America?

  1. Sahara
  2. Gobi
  3. Atacama
  4. Kalahari

Answer: Atacama

The Atacama Desert in Chile is the driest non-polar desert in the world. Some areas have never recorded rainfall. It is rich in mineral resources like copper and nitrates. Its extreme dryness makes it ideal for astronomical observations.

Topic World Geography
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, UPSC, Railway