Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Atacama Desert:
1.It is located in northern Chile.
2.Its extreme aridity is primarily due to the influence of the cold Humboldt Current along the Pacific coast.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile and is one of the driest places on Earth. Its aridity is largely influenced by the cold Humboldt Current, which reduces moisture availability.
Source- TH
