The Atacama Desert in Chile Is a Desert Primarily Because

question 40

Multiple Choice

The Atacama Desert in Chile is a desert primarily because it is located ________.

• A) in the subtropics
• B) near the South Pole
• C) near the center of a large continent
• D) next to a cold ocean current

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Definitions:

Flood-Prone Areas

Regions or zones that are at high risk of experiencing floods due to geographical features, weather patterns, or nearby water bodies.

Earthquake

Sudden movement of the earth caused by the abrupt release of energy.

Volcano

A vent in the surface of Earth through which magma and associated gases and ash erupt; also the form or structure, usually conical, that is produced by material erupted from the vent.

Landslide

A general term for the rapid downslope movement of soil, sediment, bedrock, or a mixture of these; also the material or landform formed by this process.