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Mountains & Peaks Quiz

Mountains & Peaks · Exam Mode

20 questions · 30 min timer · Results at the end

Mountains are large elevated landforms shaped by tectonic forces, volcanic activity, and erosion. They cover about 25 percent of Earth's land surface and are home to around 915 mil...

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All 20 questions in this Mountains & Peaks quiz
  1. Which mountain is known as "K2"?

    • A. Godwin-Austen
    • B. Cho Oyu
    • C. Makalu
    • D. Lhotse
  2. Which mountain range runs along the eastern coast of Australia?

    • A. Grampians
    • B. Blue Mountains
    • C. Snowy Mountains
    • D. Great Dividing Range
  3. What is the significance of Mauna Kea in Hawaii when measured from its oceanic base?

    • A. It is the highest island mountain in the Pacific
    • B. It is the tallest mountain in the US by summit elevation
    • C. It is the tallest mountain on Earth when measured from its base on the ocean floor to its summit - exceeding Everest by approximately 4200 metres
    • D. It is the world's most active volcano
  4. Which mountain range is located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea?

    • A. Caucasus
    • B. Pyrenees
    • C. Urals
    • D. Alps
  5. Which mountain is known as the most technically difficult of the Eight-thousanders to climb?

    • A. K2
    • B. Nanga Parbat
    • C. Annapurna
    • D. Kangchenjunga
  6. Which mountain is known as 'The Roof of the World'?

    • A. Mount Cook
    • B. Mount Everest
    • C. K2
    • D. Pamir Mountains
  7. What is the name of the mountain in Greece associated with the gods of ancient Greek mythology?

    • A. Mount Olympus
    • B. Mount Ida
    • C. Mount Athos
    • D. Mount Parnassus
  8. What is the name of the highest peak in the Andes and where is it located?

    • A. Chimborazo in Ecuador
    • B. Llullaillaco in Chile
    • C. Huascarn in Peru
    • D. Aconcagua in Argentina
  9. The 'Andes' mountain range is located in which continent?

    • A. North America
    • B. Europe
    • C. Asia
    • D. South America
  10. What is the name of the mountain range that runs through Norway and Sweden and which peak is its highest?

    • A. The Baltic Highlands - highest peak Snhetta in Norway
    • B. The Scandinavian Mountains - highest peak Galdhpiggen in Norway at 2469m
    • C. The Nordic Range - highest peak Kebnekaise in Sweden
    • D. The Viking Mountains - highest peak Galdhpiggen in Norway
  11. The 'Edelweiss' is a famous flower found in which mountain range?

    • A. Rockies
    • B. Urals
    • C. Andes
    • D. Alps
  12. What is the significance of the Seven Summits challenge in mountaineering?

    • A. Climbing seven mountains over 8000 metres
    • B. The challenge of climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents - including Everest (Asia) Aconcagua (South America) Denali (North America) Kilimanjaro (Africa) Elbrus (Europe) Vinson (Antarctica) and either Carstensz Pyramid or Kosciuszk
    • C. Climbing the highest mountain in seven different countries
    • D. Climbing the seven highest volcanoes on each continent
  13. What is the name of the peak in Pakistan that is considered the most difficult eight-thousander to climb in winter?

    • A. Broad Peak
    • B. Nanga Parbat
    • C. Gasherbrum I
    • D. K2
  14. Which is the highest peak in the British Isles?

    • A. Snowdon
    • B. Ben Nevis
    • C. Scafell Pike
    • D. Slieve Donard
  15. The 'Appalachian Mountains' are located in which part of North America?

    • A. East
    • B. West
    • C. South
    • D. North
  16. Which mountain is known as the highest in Africa?

    • A. Atlas
    • B. Kilimanjaro
    • C. Drakensberg
    • D. Elbrus
  17. What is the name of the peak in the Himalayas known as the third pole because of its vast glaciers and ice fields?

    • A. Siachen Glacier Peak
    • B. Nanga Parbat
    • C. Mount Everest
    • D. K2
  18. What is the name of the mountain in Switzerland and Italy known for its distinctive pyramidal horn shape?

    • A. Mont Blanc
    • B. Matterhorn
    • C. Jungfrau
    • D. Eiger
  19. Which mountain is known as the 'Savage Mountain'?

    • A. Makalu
    • B. Annapurna
    • C. Everest
    • D. K2
  20. Which mountain range is known for the 'Tiger Leaping Gorge'?

    • A. Himalayas
    • B. Andes
    • C. Yulong Mountains
    • D. Rockies