Question

The Atacama Desert in western South America is created by

______.
The Atacama Desert in western South America is created by Multiple Choice being a great distance from the ocean cold ocean currents a rain show effect descending dry air

Answer 1

Answer: The Foehn effect

Explanation: The Atacama Desert was part of the ocean. It was later when it became a desert. This is due to the atmospheric phenomenon known as the Foehn effect.