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.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AThe Sahara Desert
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BThe Atacama Desert
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CThe Kalahari Desert
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DThe Gobi Desert
Answer
Correct Answer: The Sahara Desert
Explanation
Concept/ApproachThe 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 AnswerThe Sahara Desert