Which desert owes its formation mainly to a cold ocean current? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which desert owes its formation mainly to a cold ocean current?

A. Kalahari Desert

B. Gobi Desert

C. Atacama Desert

D. Thar Desert

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Atacama Desert is influenced by the cold Humboldt Current, suppressing rainfall.

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