What is the highest natural terrestrial elevation in the Kingdom of Bahrain?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jabal Al-Dukhan (Mountain of Smoke) at approximately 134 meters
- Step 1: The main island of Bahrain is predominantly low-lying, gently undulating limestone topography.
- Step 2: The central plateau is broken by a solitary prominent hill named Jabal Al-Dukhan ('Mountain of Smoke').
- Step 3: It reaches an elevation of approximately 134 meters (440 feet) above sea level and derives its name from the hazy mist that often shrouds its summit on hot, humid days.
Answer
Jabal Al-Dukhan (Mountain of Smoke) at approximately 134 meters.
Why not the others: Jabal Shams is in Oman; Jabal Hafeet is in UAE/Oman; Mutla Ridge is in Kuwait.
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