Which plateau region in the northeastern territory is characterized by fertile volcanic basalt soil, extinct cinder cones, and winter snowfall?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Golan Heights
- Step 1: The Golan Heights is a basaltic volcanic plateau situated east of the upper Jordan River and Sea of Galilee.
- Step 2: It features dormant volcanic cones (such as Mount Bental and Mount Avital), fertile volcanic soils, and elevated topography rising toward Mount Hermon.
Answer
The Golan Heights.
Why not the others: Judean Mountains consist of sedimentary limestone; Mount Carmel is composed of limestone and dolomite with Mediterranean woodland; Sharon Plain is sandy coastal kurkar and alluvium.
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