Which of the following is the wettest continent on Earth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is the wettest continent on Earth?
A. North America
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. South America
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
South America, particularly the Amazon Basin, receives the highest average rainfall, making it the wettest continent on Earth.

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