World's oldest desert name is__________?
Correct answer: C. Namib desert
- A. Atacama desert
- B. Sahara desert
- C. Namib desert
- D. Gobi desert
Explanation
The Namib Desert is commonly regarded as the world's oldest desert, with an estimated age of roughly 55 million years. The Atacama is among the driest deserts, but it is not generally identified as the oldest.
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