GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 14Sai MedidaMarch 7, 2025Geography Welcome to your GEOGRAPHY QUIZ 14 Which of the following best defines a snow-capped mountain? A) A mountain with volcanic activity B) A mountain covered with snow year-round C) A mountain that has snow only in winter D) A desert mountain None What is the main reason some mountains remain snow-covered year-round? A) Their high elevation keeps temperatures low B) They are located near oceans C) They receive no direct sunlight D) They are far from the equator None Which of the following is the highest permanently snow-covered mountain? A) Mount Kilimanjaro B) Mount Elbrus C) Mount Everest D) Mount McKinley None Which term describes the zone on a mountain where snow does not completely melt? A) Rain shadow B) Permafrost C) Snow line D) Ice cap None What is the name of the highest mountain range in the world, home to many snow-covered peaks? A) Rockies B) Himalayas C) Andes D) Alps None What causes snowfall on mountains? A) Warm ocean currents B) Rising warm air that cools and condenses C) Underground volcanic activity D) High levels of oxygen in the air None Why do snow-covered mountains play a crucial role in freshwater supply? A) They trap carbon dioxide B) They release oxygen into the atmosphere C) They store water as snow and ice, which melts into rivers D) They create underground lakes None What is a glacier? A) A frozen river of ice that moves slowly B) A type of snowfall C) A frozen lake on top of a mountain D) A temporary ice formation None Which of the following best describes an avalanche? A) A slow melting of snow B) A large, sudden movement of snow down a mountain slope C) A cloud of frozen mist D) A thick layer of permafrost None What type of weathering commonly affects snow-covered mountains? A) Chemical weathering B) Biological weathering C) Freeze-thaw weathering D) Wind erosion None Which snow-covered mountain is the highest peak in Europe? A) Mount Blanc B) Mount Elbrus C) The Matterhorn D) Mount McKinley None Which of the following mountains is known as the "Roof of Africa"? A) Mount Everest B) Mount Kilimanjaro C) Mount Elbrus D) Mount Rainier None Which mountain range in North America has many snow-capped peaks? A) Himalayas B) Rockies C) Andes D) Ural Mountains None Which mountain range extends through Argentina and Chile, with snow-covered peaks? A) Alps B) Rockies C) Andes D) Himalayas None Which famous snow-covered mountain is located in the Swiss Alps? A) Mount Rainier B) The Matterhorn C) Mount Denali D) Mount Kosciuszko None What is the main factor that causes temperature to drop as altitude increases? A) Increased humidity B) Thinner air and lower air pressure C) More exposure to sunlight D) The presence of glaciers None Which type of precipitation is most common in snow-covered mountains? A) Rain B) Sleet C) Snow D) Hail None Which term describes the side of a mountain that receives heavy snowfall due to wind patterns? A) Windward side B) Leeward side C) Tundra zone D) Ice shelf None What is a major risk of extreme cold in high-altitude snow mountains? A) High oxygen levels B) Heat exhaustion C) Frostbite D) Increased humidity None Which term refers to strong winds blowing loose snow off mountain peaks? A) Blizzard B) Snow drift C) Spindrift D) Ice fog None What is one way humans have adapted to living in snow-covered mountains? A) Growing desert crops B) Wearing lightweight clothing C) Building houses with thick insulation D) Increasing humidity indoors None Which of these sports is most commonly associated with snow-covered mountains? A) Surfing B) Skiing C) Rock climbing D) Bungee jumping None What is one major environmental concern for snow-covered mountains? A) Deforestation B) Melting glaciers due to climate change C) Desertification D) Ocean acidification None Which of the following is a major industry in snow-covered mountain regions? A) Fishing B) Mining C) Tourism D) Farming None What adaptation do animals in snowy mountain regions have for survival? A) Thick fur and hibernation B) Bright-colored skin C) Migration to hot deserts D) Cold-blooded metabolism None Which process turns snow directly into water vapor without melting first? A) Condensation B) Sublimation C) Evaporation D) Freezing None Which type of river is primarily fed by melting snow and glaciers? A) Desert river B) Seasonal river C) Perennial river D) Underground river None What is permafrost? A) A layer of permanently frozen soil B) A seasonal snowfall C) An icy river D) A snow-covered plateau None What is the term for a large bowl-shaped depression in mountains, formed by glacial erosion? A) Valley B) Cirque C) Canyon D) Fjord None Why are snow-covered mountains often called the “water towers” of the world? A) They store large amounts of fresh water as snow and ice B) They increase humidity in deserts C) They block ocean currents D) They create underground lakes None None 1 out of 7 Time's upTime is Up! Post Views: 149
