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. Atacama Desert

B. Kalahari Desert

C. Thar Desert

D. Gobi Desert

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

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

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