GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 13Sai MedidaMarch 7, 2025Geography Welcome to your GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 13 What is the primary characteristic of a mountain? A) A flat-topped landform B) A high-altitude landform rising prominently above its surroundings C) A low-lying valley D) A small hill None What is the minimum elevation required for a landform to be considered a mountain? A) 100 meters B) 500 meters C) 1,000 meters D) 5,000 meters None What is the world's tallest mountain above sea level? A) Mount Kilimanjaro B) Mount Elbrus C) Mount Everest D) K2 None Which mountain is the tallest when measured from base to summit? A) Mount Everest B) Mauna Kea C) Denali D) Mount Kilimanjaro None Which mountain range is the longest in the world? A) Andes B) Himalayas C) Rockies D) Alps None What type of mountains form when tectonic plates collide and push the land upward? A) Volcanic B) Fold C) Fault-block D) Dome None Which type of mountain is formed by magma pushing up the Earth’s crust? A) Volcanic B) Dome C) Fault-block D) Fold None Which of these is an example of a fault-block mountain? A) Sierra Nevada B) Himalayas C) Appalachian Mountains D) Andes None What type of mountains are the Himalayas? A) Fold mountains B) Dome mountains C) Fault-block mountains D) Volcanic mountains None Which type of mountain forms as a result of volcanic activity? A) Fold B) Fault-block C) Dome D) Volcanic None Which mountain range separates Europe and Asia? A) Andes B) Ural Mountains C) Rockies D) Alps None Which mountain is considered the deadliest to climb? A) Mount Kilimanjaro B) K2 C) Mount Everest D) Denali None Which mountain range runs along the western side of North America? A) Appalachians B) Rockies C) Alps D) Andes None What is the highest mountain in Africa? A) Mount Kenya B) Mount Kilimanjaro C) Mount Elgon D) Rwenzori Mountains None Where is the Matterhorn located? A) France B) Nepal C) Switzerland and Italy D) Canada None What is the primary reason mountains have different climate zones? A) Proximity to oceans B) Changes in elevation C) Latitude D) Distance from the equator None Which of the following biomes is commonly found at high altitudes? A) Rainforest B) Tundra C) Savannah None What is a major environmental concern for mountain ecosystems? A) Overfishing B) Deforestation C) Rising sea levels D) Soil fertility increase None Why do mountains influence weather and climate? A) They absorb more heat than valleys B) They block and redirect wind patterns C) They store more carbon dioxide D) They generate more rainfall everywhere None Which term refers to the dry side of a mountain where little precipitation falls? A) Windward side B) Leeward side C) Tundra zone D) Glacier region None What are large masses of ice that slowly move down mountains called? A) Snowcaps B) Icebergs C) Glaciers D) Tundras None Which major river originates in the Himalayas? A) Amazon B) Mississippi C) Ganges D) Danube None What is the term for a valley carved by glaciers? A) U-shaped valley B) V-shaped valley C) Plateau D) Canyon None What is permafrost? A) Frozen lava from volcanic eruptions B) A frozen layer of soil C) A type of snowfall D) A high-altitude lake None Which process causes glaciers to retreat? A) Erosion B) Melting due to rising temperatures C) Heavy snowfall D) Increased altitude None Which activity is a major cause of deforestation in mountain regions? A) Tourism B) Mining C) Fishing D) Farming None Which ancient civilization built Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains? A) Romans B) Mayans C) Incas D) Greeks None What is the main challenge of building roads in mountainous regions? A) Easy soil erosion and landslides B) Lack of materials C) No oxygen at high altitudes D) Too much sunlight exposure None What is one way people adapt to living at high altitudes? A) Developing larger lungs to absorb more oxygen B) Drinking saltwater C) Growing only rice crops D) Avoiding outdoor activities None Why are mountains important for global water supply? A) They generate electricity B) They store water as snow and ice, which melts into rivers C) They block moisture from reaching deserts D) They provide minerals for the ocean None 1 out of 6 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 108
