Mountains and Plateaus - Practice Test 1

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which type of mountains are the Himalayas?

   • A.Block Mountains
   • B.Residual Mountains
   • C.Young Fold Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Volcanic Mountains

   Explanation: The Himalayas were formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates, making them young fold mountains.

2. Q2.Which is the highest mountain peak in the world?

   • A.K2 (Godwin-Austen)
   • B.Kangchenjunga
   • C.Mount Everest✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Lhotse

   Explanation: Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) located in the Himalayas is the highest peak on Earth.

3. Q3.The Andes mountain range is located in:

   • A.North America
   • B.South America✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Europe
   • D.Australia

   Explanation: The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world, located in South America.

4. Q4.Which mountain range marks the boundary between Europe and Asia?

   • A.Alps
   • B.Ural Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Rockies
   • D.Atlas

   Explanation: The Ural Mountains run from north to south through western Russia forming the boundary.

5. Q5.Black Forest mountains in Germany are an example of:

   • A.Fold Mountains
   • B.Block Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Volcanic Mountains
   • D.Residual Mountains

   Explanation: Block mountains are created when large areas are broken and displaced vertically.

6. Q6.The 'Roof of the World' refers to:

   • A.Deccan Plateau
   • B.Pamir Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Colorado Plateau
   • D.Columbia Plateau

   Explanation: The Pamir Plateau (or Pamir Knot) is known as the Roof of the World due to its height.

7. Q7.Which is the highest plateau in the world?

   • A.Tibetan Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mongolian Plateau
   • C.Mexican Plateau
   • D.Bolivian Plateau

   Explanation: The Tibetan Plateau is the highest and largest plateau, often called the 'Roof of the World' alongside Pamir.

8. Q8.The Aravalli Range in India is an example of:

   • A.Young Fold Mountains
   • B.Old Fold / Residual Mountains✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Block Mountains
   • D.Volcanic Mountains

   Explanation: Aravallis are one of the oldest fold mountains, now eroded to form residual mountains.

9. Q9.Mt. Kilimanjaro is a:

   • A.Fold Mountain
   • B.Block Mountain
   • C.Volcanic Mountain✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Residual Mountain

   Explanation: Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a dormant volcanic mountain.

10. Q10.The Great Dividing Range is located in:

    • A.USA
    • B.Australia✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Russia
    • D.Canada

    Explanation: It is Australia's most substantial mountain range.

11. Q11.Which plateau is known for Tin production?

    • A.Deccan Plateau
    • B.Bolivian Plateau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Mexican Plateau
    • D.Colorado Plateau

    Explanation: The Bolivian Plateau is rich in tin resources.

12. Q12.The Alps mountain range is located in:

    • A.North America
    • B.South America
    • C.Europe✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Africa

    Explanation: The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system in Europe.

13. Q13.A plateau situated between two mountain ranges is called:

    • A.Piedmont Plateau
    • B.Intermontane Plateau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Continental Plateau
    • D.Volcanic Plateau

    Explanation: Example: Tibetan Plateau lies between Himalayas and Kunlun mountains.

14. Q14.The Deccan Plateau in India is formed by:

    • A.Volcanic Eruption (Basalt)✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Folding
    • C.Faulting
    • D.Sedimentation

    Explanation: It is a volcanic plateau formed by fissure eruptions of basaltic lava.

15. Q15.Which mountain range is the longest in North America?

    • A.Appalachian
    • B.Rockies✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Sierra Nevada
    • D.Cascades

    Explanation: The Rocky Mountains are the major mountain range in western North America.

16. Q16.Mt. Elbrus is the highest peak of:

    • A.Europe✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Africa
    • C.Australia
    • D.North America

    Explanation: Mt. Elbrus (Russia) is the highest mountain in Europe.

17. Q17.The Atlas Mountains are located in which continent?

    • A.Asia
    • B.Europe
    • C.Africa✓ Correct Answer
    • D.South America

    Explanation: The Atlas Mountains are in Northwest Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia).

18. Q18.The Colorado Plateau is famous for which landform?

    • A.Grand Canyon✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Rift Valley
    • C.Fjords
    • D.Sand Dunes

    Explanation: The Grand Canyon is carved by the Colorado River on this plateau.

19. Q19.Piedmont plateaus are formed:

    • A.At the foot of mountains✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Between two mountains
    • C.In the ocean
    • D.By lava flow

    Explanation: Piedmont plateaus lie at the foot of a mountain range (e.g., Piedmont Plateau, USA).

20. Q20.The Loess Plateau in China is formed by:

    • A.Water deposition
    • B.Wind deposition✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Glacial deposition
    • D.Volcanic ash

    Explanation: It is formed by the accumulation of windblown dust (loess).