The largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere is:
A. Kalahari Desert
B. Namib Desert
C. Atacama Desert
D. Patagonian Desert
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Kalahari Desert spans Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa and is the largest hot desert in the Southern Hemisphere.

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