Which mountain range forms the dramatic southern ridge enclosing the Gulf of Aqaba (Eilat) with dark igneous and metamorphic rocks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Eilat Mountains
- Step 1: The Eilat Mountains (Harei Eilat) expose ancient Precambrian crystalline basement rocks, including granite, gneiss, and schist.
- Step 2: They form stark, multicolored jagged peaks overlooking the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba.
Answer
The Eilat Mountains.
Why not the others: Judean Hills consist of sedimentary limestone and dolomite; Carmel Ridge is a Mediterranean limestone promontory; Gilboa Range is located in the Lower Galilee.
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