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Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?
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Sahara Desert
Quiz Options
- Sahara Desert
- Arabian Desert
- Gobi Desert
- Kalahari Desert
Explanation & Context
Spanning approximately 3.6 million square miles across North Africa, the Sahara is the world's largest hot desert and the third largest desert overall after the polar deserts of Antarctica and the Arctic. Its vast terrain consists of sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and salt flats, covering nearly one-third of the African continent.
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