Desert Environment of Chile

In which region of Chile can you find the desert environment?

• North

• Central

• South

• Polar

Which river is found in the desert environment?

• Mapocho

• Biobio

• Loa

• Amazon

Where can you find human settlements in the desert region?

• In areas of high elevation

• In flat areas

• In valleys

• Near to water sources

What resources can be found in this environment?

• Forests

• Minerals

• Hydro-electric power

• Livestock

Which renewable resources can be found in this environment? (Select 2)

• Solar power

• Hydro-electric power

• Wind power

• Coal power

Which natural phenomenon occurs when it rains in the Atacama desert?

• An eclipse

• The desierto florido

• Massive flocks of birds migrate there

• The rivers flood

Select two characteristics of this environment.

• There is little/no rain.

• Very little sunlight during winter.

• Very little water on the surface.

• A high human population.

There are not many human settlements with high populations in this region.

• True

• False