Mountains and Plateaus - Practice Test 2

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

1. Q1.Which is the highest peak in North America?

   • A.Mt. Whitney
   • B.Mt. Logan
   • C.Mt. Denali (McKinley)✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Mt. Rainier

   Explanation: Mt. Denali (Alaska) is the highest peak in North America.

2. Q2.Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak of which mountain range?

   • A.Rockies
   • B.Andes✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Alps
   • D.Himalayas

   Explanation: Aconcagua (Argentina) is the highest peak of the Andes and South America.

3. Q3.Which mountains are known as 'Relict Mountains'?

   • A.Mountains formed by erosion over time✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Mountains formed by volcanoes
   • C.Mountains formed by folding
   • D.Mountains formed by faulting

   Explanation: Relict or Residual mountains are leftovers of old mountains worn down by erosion (e.g., Aravalli, Urals).

4. Q4.The Drakensberg Mountains are located in:

   • A.South Africa✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Germany
   • C.Norway
   • D.Brazil

   Explanation: They are the highest mountain range in Southern Africa.

5. Q5.Which plateau is known as the 'Mineral Heart of India'?

   • A.Deccan Plateau
   • B.Chota Nagpur Plateau✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Malwa Plateau
   • D.Ladakh Plateau

   Explanation: Chota Nagpur Plateau is rich in minerals like coal, iron ore, and mica.

6. Q6.The Vosges and Black Forest mountains are separated by:

   • A.Danube River
   • B.Rhine Rift Valley✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Alps
   • D.English Channel

   Explanation: The Rhine Rift Valley separates the Vosges (France) and Black Forest (Germany).

7. Q7.Mt. Kosciuszko is the highest peak of:

   • A.Australia✓ Correct Answer
   • B.New Zealand
   • C.Antarctica
   • D.Europe

   Explanation: It is the highest peak in mainland Australia.

8. Q8.Which mountain range forms the backbone of Italy?

   • A.Alps
   • B.Apennines✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Pyrenees
   • D.Carpathians

   Explanation: The Apennine Mountains run along the length of peninsular Italy.

9. Q9.The Katanga Plateau in Africa is famous for:

   • A.Gold
   • B.Diamond
   • C.Copper and Uranium✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Oil

   Explanation: Katanga (DRC) is a major source of copper and uranium.

10. Q10.Which plateau is known for Silver production?

    • A.Mexican Plateau✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Tibetan Plateau
    • C.Kimberley Plateau
    • D.Colorado Plateau

    Explanation: The Mexican Plateau (Chihuahua) is famous for silver mines.

11. Q11.A flat-topped tableland standing above the surrounding area is called a:

    • A.Mountain
    • B.Plateau✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Plain
    • D.Valley

    Explanation: A Plateau is defined as an elevated flat land.

12. Q12.The Anatolian Plateau is located in:

    • A.Iran
    • B.Turkey✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Spain
    • D.Greece

    Explanation: The Anatolian Plateau occupies the central part of Turkey.

13. Q13.Mount Vinson Massif is the highest peak of:

    • A.Antarctica✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Arctic
    • C.Greenland
    • D.Europe

    Explanation: It is the highest peak in Antarctica.

14. Q14.The Pyrenees Mountains separate which two countries?

    • A.France and Germany
    • B.France and Spain✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Italy and France
    • D.Spain and Portugal

    Explanation: They form a natural border between France and Spain.

15. Q15.Block Mountains are formed due to:

    • A.Folding
    • B.Faulting✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Volcanic eruption
    • D.Erosion

    Explanation: Faulting causes blocks of earth to be raised (Horst) or lowered (Graben).

16. Q16.The uplifted block in a Block Mountain is called:

    • A.Graben
    • B.Horst✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Anticline
    • D.Syncline

    Explanation: Horst is the uplifted block, Graben is the lowered block (Rift Valley).

17. Q17.Potwar Plateau is located in:

    • A.India
    • B.Pakistan✓ Correct Answer
    • C.China
    • D.Afghanistan

    Explanation: It is located in northeastern Pakistan.

18. Q18.Which of these is a Dissected Plateau?

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

    Explanation: Dissected plateaus are deeply eroded by rivers (e.g., Scottish Highlands).

19. Q19.The Shan Plateau is located in:

    • A.Myanmar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Thailand
    • C.China
    • D.Laos

    Explanation: The Shan Plateau is in eastern Myanmar.

20. Q20.Mount Fuji is an example of:

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

    Explanation: It is a famous stratovolcano in Japan.