Which Saharan town is nicknamed the city of a thousand domes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. El Oued, in the Souf region
- Step 1: Houses in El Oued have domed roofs that suit the sandy Souf. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: El Oued, in the Souf region. Why not the others: Ghardaïa, Biskra and Adrar do not fit the fact above; they describe different things or do not match the question.
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