Which mountainous region in southwestern Saudi Arabia features Jabal Sawda, the highest peak in the Kingdom?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Asir Mountain Range
- Step 1: Identify the high-elevation southwestern relief: The Asir mountains form part of the Sarawat mountain system along the Great Rift margin.
- Step 2: Jabal Sawda, standing at over 3,000 meters above sea level near Abha, is located in the Asir Region.
Answer
Asir Mountain Range.
Why not the others: 'Tuwayq' is a dramatic limestone escarpment cutting through the central Najd plateau; 'Hijaz' lies north of Asir; 'Aja' is a granite range near Ha'il.
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