Which mountain range rises south of Almaty, and is also called the Trans-Ili Alatau?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Zailiysky Alatau
- Step 1: The city lies in the foothills of the Tian Shan. Step 2. The range has peaks of almost 5,000 metres and glaciers. Answer: The Zailiysky Alatau. Why not the others: The Dzungarian Alatau lies further east, and the Karatau and Mugalzhar are other ranges.
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