In geography, the term desert is used to refer to a region that receives little or no precipitation. Approximately one-third of Earths land surface is desert, with the largest such region being which of these?
- Sahara
- Antarctica
- Kalahari
- Greenland
Answer
The correct answer is B) Antarctica.
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