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Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?

General Awareness (GA) World Geography

Q. 13 of Quiz-2118 (Que-ID : 4684)

Which desert is known as the driest place on Earth?

  • Sahara
  • Kalahari
  • Atacama
  • Sonoran

Ans → (C)

Explanation → The Atacama Desert in Chile is considered the driest place on Earth.

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