Which natural feature forms the prominent headland protruding into the Mediterranean Sea at Beirut?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Ras Beirut
- Step 1: The capital city of Beirut occupies a triangular peninsula extending westward into the Mediterranean.
- Step 2: The westernmost tip of this promontory is known as Ras Beirut.
Answer
Ras Beirut.
Why not the others: 'Ras Chekka' is a steep limestone cliff north of Batroun; 'Ras en-Naqoura' marks the southern international border promontory; 'Ras al-Ayn' is an artesian spring system south of Tyre.
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