Which of the following statements are true about the Atacama Desert?
A) It is the driest place on Earth.
B) Continentality and rain shadow are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
C) STH and the ITCZ are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
D) It is the second driest place on Earth, behind the Sahara Desert.
E) Cold ocean current and rain shadow are major factors responsible for the dry conditions.
F) Cold ocean current and STH are major factors responsible for the dry conditions

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The Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth, and its dryness is primarily due to continentality and rain shadow effects. The cold ocean current and rain shadow are also major factors responsible for the dry conditions.

Which of the Following Statements Are True About the Atacama