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The 'Atacama Desert' is bounded by which mountain range to its east, blocking moisture from the Amazon basin?
A. The Alps
B. The Andes✓ Correct Answer
C. The Great Dividing Range
D. The Rocky Mountains
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Andes Mountains form a massive physical barrier along the western edge of South America, preventing humid air masses originating over the Amazon basin from reaching the coastal strip. Alternative options like the Alps or the Rocky Mountains are situated on entirely different continents and have no geographical proximity to the South American continent. As a related point of geographic interest, the Atacama Desert is frequently cited in competitive examinations as one of the driest places on Earth due to this permanent rain shadow effect.
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