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Is the Atacama Desert sandy?
Parts of the Atacama Desert are sandy, other parts are rocky.
Does the Logical lizard live in the Atacama Desert?
There is no lizard species called the 'Logical Lizard' in the Atacama or any other desert in the world.
Does Peru's coast have deserts?
Both the Atacama Desert and the Sechura Desert are found in Peru.
Is the sahara the driest desert?
The Atacama Desert (Chile) is the driest desert in the world and Sahara is the largest hot desert with a span of 9,000,000 square kilometres (3,500,000 sq. mi.).The Atacama Desert (Chile) is the driest desert in the world, according to NASA, National Geographic and many other publications.
Are there scorpions in the Atacama Desert?
There are few species of spiders and scorpions in the Atacama and only in isolated areas. If any are seen in cities or towns they probably hitch-hiked in on freight shipments from other areas.
How does the Pacific ocean affect the Atacama Desert?
The cold Pacific tends to moderate the temperatures of the Atacama so it normally has rather cool temperatures compared to most other desert areas of the world.
What other animals other than lizards live in the Atacama Desert?
Animal life is very rare in this desert, though there are a few insects and lizards to be found. Mice and fox are also present, but in small number. On the fringes of the desert a few guanacos survive eating cactus blooms and lichens.
Where is the Atacama Desert climate zone?
No, the Atacama Desert is a hot desert but has a more moderated climate in terms of temperatures due to a cold marine current called the Humboldt Current, which is well-known for his considerable cooling effect on the climate of the Chili and of the Peru. The Atacama Desert is cooler than other hot deserts in the world also due to his high elevation, which reduces temperatures (there are less air pressure) but makes larger diurnal temperature ranges. The Atacama Desert is classified as a hot desert, because he's located near the Tropic of the Capricorne, in a subtropical region.
Who did the Incas interact with?
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Why is Atacama Desert important to South America?
The Atacama Desert is currently the driest desert worldwide. Some regions in this desert have never seen the rain or other forms of precipitations like snow since more than 400 years. The Atacama Desert is extremely dry because it has an unusually high number of factors which contribuces to his extreme aridity.
Why is the Atacama Desert so famous?
It is the driest desert on earth. Few plants and animals live there. It is hemmed in by the Andes Mountains in the east and the coastal range in the west. It receives very little rain. Parts of the Atacama have not received even a sprinkle in over 400 years. It borders the Pacific Ocean. It has rich mineral deposits such as nitrates and copper.
Is the Mojave Desert the driest desert?
No, the Atacama desert in South America is the driest place on Earth. However, some scientists argue that the tirle should go to the Antarctic Desert.No. This title belongs to the Atacama Desert in Chile. Some places there are so arid that rain has not fallen significantly for 40 million years.Clarification:Many scientists claim that the Antarctic is actually the driest desert in the world, receiving even less precipitation than the Atacama.
