Question

This region contains the Southern part of the Arid Diagonal. Several salt lakes in this region are among the lowest in the world, such as its “coal lagoon” at 105 meters below sea level. This region’s Cave of the Hands contains hundreds of stenciled rock (-5[1])art works. This region’s highest (-5[1])peak, Mount Fitz Roy, is located in the vicinity of the Perito Moreno Glacier. A travelogue by (*) Antonio Pigafetta gave (-5[1])rise to this (-5[1])region's name. Flightless birds (-5[1])called rheas (10[1])are native to this region as are relatives of the llama called the guanaco. (10[2]-5[1])This region is separated from Tierra del Fuego by the Strait of Magellan. For 10 points, name this region divided between Chile and Argentina, the so-called “End of the World.” (10[1])■END■ (10[3])

ANSWER: Patagonia [accept Patagonian Desert]
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2023 ILLIAC (Cornell)2023-10-21Y4100%0%25%105.00
2023 ILLIAC (Mainsite)2023-10-21Y888%0%75%107.57

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Stan MelkumianPurdue AChicago B44-5
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Prahalad RaoOhio State BSIUE B72-5
Nermeen RahmanChicago CMichigan A76-5
Roxanne TangOhio State AOhio State C7810
Carter HerronChicago DPurdue C9210
Will HoustonChicago BPurdue A9210
Cole PolleyMichigan BPurdue B92-5
Vedul PalavajjhalaWUSTLMissouri12210
Dennis YangMichigan AChicago C12310
Logan MathisSIUE AChicago A12310
Matt SchiavonePurdue BMichigan B12310