Question

Which of the following is the largest desert in the world?

• A. Sahara
• B. Gobi
• C. Kalahari
• D. Arabian
• E. Australian

Hint:

The Sahara is the largest hot desert; consider total area for ranking.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Identify the largest desert.
The Sahara Desert in Africa is the largest hot desert by area, covering approximately 9.2 million square kilometers.
Step 2: Match with the options.
Option (A) correctly identifies the Sahara.
Step 3: Eliminate distractors.
(B) Gobi - Smaller than Sahara.
(C) Kalahari - Much smaller.
(D) Arabian - Smaller than Sahara.
(E) Australian - Refers to multiple deserts, collectively smaller.
Therefore: The correct answer is (A). \[ \boxed{\text{A}} \]