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Aeolian landforms (dune fields): The world’s largest dune fields are predominantly found in which regions? Think of major subtropical desert belts known for extensive ergs. Choose the correct option.

Q: Aeolian landforms (dune fields): The world’s largest dune fields are predominantly found in which regions? Think of major subtropical desert belts known for extensive ergs. Choose the correct option.

Concept/Approach Extensive ergs (sand seas) occur across the Sahara (North Africa) and the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East), hosting some of the largest dune fields on Earth. Final Answer Both (a) and (b)

Difficulty: Easy

Middle East
North Africa
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above

Correct Answer: Both (a) and (b)

Explanation:

Concept/Approach
Extensive ergs (sand seas) occur across the Sahara (North Africa) and the Arabian Peninsula (Middle East), hosting some of the largest dune fields on Earth.

Final Answer
Both (a) and (b)

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