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    The Atacama of Chile Is a Desert Primarily Because It
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The Atacama of Chile Is a Desert Primarily Because It

Question 15

Question 15

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The Atacama of Chile is a desert primarily because it is located ____________.


A) in the subtropics
B) near the geographic south pole
C) near the center of a large continent
D) next to a cold ocean current

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