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

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Which of the following is the wettest continent on Earth?
A. South America
B. Asia
C. North America
D. Africa
Answer: Option A
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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