The Atacama Desert of Chile and Peru is one of the driest and most lifeless places on Earth. This virtually rainless plateau is made up of sand, lava flows, and what other substance?
- Limestone
- Salt
- Clay
- Ash
Answer
The correct answer is B) Salt.
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