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Question #216 Exam MCQ

Which desert is known as the driest hot desert in the world?

A Atacama Desert (Chile)

B Sahara Desert

C Namib Desert

D Kalahari Desert

✔ Correct Answer: A. Atacama Desert (Chile)

💡 Explanation: The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is considered the driest non-polar desert on Earth.

Question #217 Exam MCQ

The mountain range that forms the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia is the:

A Ural Mountains

B Caucasus Mountains

C Alps

D Pyrenees

✔ Correct Answer: A. Ural Mountains

💡 Explanation: The Ural Mountains run north-south through western Russia and form the boundary between Europe and Asia.

Question #218 Exam MCQ

What is the capital city of Australia?

A Canberra

B Sydney

C Melbourne

D Brisbane

✔ Correct Answer: A. Canberra

💡 Explanation: Canberra is the federal capital of Australia, chosen as a compromise between Sydney and Melbourne.

Question #219 Exam MCQ

Which country is completely surrounded by South Africa as an enclave?

A Lesotho

B Eswatini

C Botswana

D Namibia

✔ Correct Answer: A. Lesotho

💡 Explanation: Lesotho is an independent enclaved nation entirely surrounded by South Africa.

Question #220 Exam MCQ

The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of:

A Queensland, Australia

B Fiji

C Indonesia

D Maldives

✔ Correct Answer: A. Queensland, Australia

💡 Explanation: The Great Barrier Reef is situated in the Coral Sea off the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia.