Q168
Which one among the following is the largest temperate desert of the world?
A.
Patagonian desert
AnswerB.
Taklamakan desert
C.
Iranian desert
D.
Turkmen desert
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Patagonian desert is the largest temperate desert of the world. The Patagonian Desert is the largest desert in Argentina and is the 4th largest desert in the world by area. It is located primarily in Argentina with small parts in Chile and is bounded by the Andes, to its west, and the Atlantic Ocean to its east, in the region of Patagonia, southern Argentina.