Which of Earth’s largest deserts
was once covered by rivers, lakes, and forests?

Q: Which of Earth’s largest deserts was once covered by rivers, lakes, and forests?

The Sahara — as recently as 6,000 years ago.. Cave paintings show hippos, elephants, and swimming humans. Earth’s axial tilt shifted rainfall patterns and turned green Africa into sand.

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The Sahara — as recently as 6,000 years ago. — Cave paintings show hippos, elephants, and swimming humans. Earth’s axial tilt shifted rainfall patterns and turned green Africa into sand.