What is the geographical name of the expansive gravel plain and desert plateau that constitutes the central region of Oman?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jiddat al-Harasis stony desert
- Step 1: The Jiddat al-Harasis is a vast stony, desert plateau located in the Al Wusta Governorate.
- Step 2: It is famous for hyper-arid limestone plains, low vegetation, and serving as the primary natural habitat for the reintroduced Arabian Oryx.
Answer
Jiddat al-Harasis stony desert.
Why not the others: 'Nejd plateau' is the central highland plateau of Saudi Arabia; 'Tihamat Asir' is the southwestern coastal plain of Saudi Arabia; 'Ad-Dahna' is the sand desert connecting Nafud to Rub al Khali.
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