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Aeolian landforms: The highest sand dunes are found predominantly in which desert? Consider well-known dune fields and mega-dune heights. Choose the correct desert.

Difficulty: Easy

The Sahara Desert
The Atacama Desert
The Kalahari Desert
The Gobi Desert

Correct Answer: The Sahara Desert

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
The world's tallest dune fields and mega-yardangs are widely associated with the Sahara (e.g., dunes exceeding several hundred meters), surpassing the typical dune heights of Atacama, Kalahari, and Gobi.

Final Answer
The Sahara Desert

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