Multiple choice

[The] _____ is the world's largest desert

  1. Antartica

  2. Sahara

  3. Arabian Desert

  4. Gobi Desert
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Explanation

A desert is defined by precipitation, not temperature. Antarctica receives less than 50mm of precipitation annually inland, making it the world's largest desert. The Sahara is the largest HOT desert, but Antarctica is larger overall. This scientific definition contradicts the common association of deserts with hot environments.

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