In which Spanish region is the Sierra Nevada mountain range located?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Andalusia
- Step 1: According to the official source: Sierra Nevada ( Spanish: [ ˈsjera neˈβaða ] ; meaning "snow-covered mountain range") is a mountain range in the Andalusian provinces of Granada and Almeria in Spain . ... The Sierra Nevada Observatory, the Calar Alto Observatory, and the IRAM 30m telescope are located on the northern slopes at an elevation of 2,800 metres (9,200 ft) . Answer: Andalusia. Why not the others: Catalonia, Aragon, and Asturias are other autonomous communities of Spain with distinct regional administrations.
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