Mountains and Alpine Environments

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Which mountain range is the longest in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Andes

  3. Rocky Mountains

  4. Alps


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Andes mountain range is the longest in the world, stretching for over 7,000 kilometers along the western coast of South America.

What is the highest mountain in the world?

  1. Mount Everest

  2. K2

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, with a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the Matterhorn?

  1. Alps

  2. Pyrenees

  3. Carpathians

  4. Caucasus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Alps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy.

What is the name of the highest mountain in North America?

  1. Mount McKinley

  2. Mount Logan

  3. Mount Saint Elias

  4. Mount Foraker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the highest mountain in North America, with a peak elevation of 6,190 meters (20,310 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Africa?

  1. Atlas Mountains

  2. Drakensberg Mountains

  3. Ethiopian Highlands

  4. Ruwenzori Mountains


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ethiopian Highlands are home to the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a peak elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the highest mountain in Antarctica?

  1. Mount Vinson

  2. Mount Erebus

  3. Mount Markham

  4. Mount Sidley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in Antarctica, with a peak elevation of 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Australia?

  1. Great Dividing Range

  2. Snowy Mountains

  3. Blue Mountains

  4. Grampians


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Snowy Mountains are home to the highest peak in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko, which has a peak elevation of 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the highest mountain in New Zealand?

  1. Mount Cook

  2. Mount Aspiring

  3. Mount Ruapehu

  4. Mount Taranaki


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Cook, also known as Aoraki, is the highest mountain in New Zealand, with a peak elevation of 3,724 meters (12,218 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in South America?

  1. Andes

  2. Patagonian Andes

  3. Central Andes

  4. Northern Andes


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andes mountain range is home to the highest peak in South America, Aconcagua, which has a peak elevation of 6,961 meters (22,838 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the highest mountain in Europe?

  1. Mont Blanc

  2. Matterhorn

  3. Eiger

  4. Jungfrau


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Europe, with a peak elevation of 4,808 meters (15,774 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Asia?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Karakoram

  3. Kunlun Mountains

  4. Tien Shan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas mountain range is home to the highest peak in Asia, Mount Everest, which has a peak elevation of 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the highest mountain in North America?

  1. Mount McKinley

  2. Mount Logan

  3. Mount Saint Elias

  4. Mount Foraker


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount McKinley, also known as Denali, is the highest mountain in North America, with a peak elevation of 6,190 meters (20,310 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Africa?

  1. Atlas Mountains

  2. Drakensberg Mountains

  3. Ethiopian Highlands

  4. Ruwenzori Mountains


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Ethiopian Highlands are home to the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, which has a peak elevation of 5,895 meters (19,341 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the highest mountain in Antarctica?

  1. Mount Vinson

  2. Mount Erebus

  3. Mount Markham

  4. Mount Sidley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Vinson is the highest mountain in Antarctica, with a peak elevation of 4,892 meters (16,050 feet) above sea level.

Which mountain range is home to the highest peak in Australia?

  1. Great Dividing Range

  2. Snowy Mountains

  3. Blue Mountains

  4. Grampians


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Snowy Mountains are home to the highest peak in Australia, Mount Kosciuszko, which has a peak elevation of 2,228 meters (7,310 feet) above sea level.

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