The largest loess deposits in the world are found in ____.
A) New York
B) the North American Great Plains
C) central China
D) the Atacama Desert in Peru

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Central China is home to the largest loess deposits in the world, covering an area of around 630,000 square miles. The loess in this region is up to 300 feet thick and is believed to have been deposited during the Quaternary period. The North American Great Plains also have significant loess deposits, but not as large as those in central China. New York and the Atacama Desert in Peru are not known for having extensive loess deposits.

The Largest Loess Deposits in the World Are Found in ____