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It is true that there is no rain in Chile?
This is only true for the Antofagasta Region in the Atacama Desert. There has been no rain recorded here in its' history.
Which country has a desert on South America?
Deserts of Latin AmericaChihuahuan Desert - Mexico (and the U.S.)Sonoran Desert - Mexico (and the U,S.)Patagonian Desert - South AmericaAtacama Desert - South AmericaMonte Desert - South America'Sechura Desert - South AmericaGuajira Desert - South America
How dry is Atacama Desert of Chile?
It does rain there but it is rare. There are a few areas that have not measured any rain since Europeans arrived in the 1500s. Other areas experience a few millimeters of rain on average. To say it never rains there is close but not quite true.
Is the Atacama Desert the smallest desert in the world?
No, the smallest desert is the Carcross Desert in the Yukon at one square mile. However, it isn't a true desert.
Is it true that there are desert penguins in the southwestern US?
No, there are no penguins in the deserts of the United States. To find 'desert penguins' you need to visit the Atacama Desert, the Namib Desert or Antarctica.
What do you call a penguin in the desert?
A penguin! There are several species of penguin that live in Antarctica (a true desert) as well as on the coastal regions of the Namib Desert (Jackass Penguins) and Atacama Desert (Humboldt Penguins).
What is the name of the a desert in Europe?
Sahara Desert Gobi Desert Namib Desert Atacama Desert Kalahari Desert
Is it true that the earth is constantly changing some places that had been underwater are now deserts?
Yes, The desert just outside Dubai, UAE shows signs of this as do several area in the Atacama Desert
Where is the Andean Desert located?
There is no 'Andean Desert.' There is, however, the central Andean dry puna which is an ecoregion, in the montane grasslands and shrub lands biome, located in the Andean high plateau, in South America. It is a part of the Puna grassland and is east of the Atacama Desert but is not a true desert.
Is Peru a poor country?
Yes Chile is a poor country with a low population
What is the hottest desert in North America?
There are no true hot deserts in South America. The list of deserts on that continent are:Patagonian Desert of Argentina and Chile.Atacama Desert of Chile, Peru, Argentina and BoliviaMonte Desert of ArgentinaGuajira Desert of Venezuela and ColumbiaSechura Desert of Peru - also known as the Nazca DesertFor additional information click here.M
Why is the Lima Desert a tundra?
Lima, Peru, is neither a true desert nor a tundra. It is a transition zone between a tropical area and a desert. Some classify it as a mild desert climate. It averages over 13 inches of rainfall per year and a desert receives less than 10.
