Irish Mountains, Lakes and Rivers

Most of Ireland’s mountains are…

• (a) in the centre of the country.

• (b) along the coastline.

• (c) in the east of the country.

The highest mountain in Ireland is…

• (a) Carrauntoohil.

• (b) Mount Leinster.

• (c) MacGillycuddy’s Reeks.

An otter’s home is called a…

• (a) sett.

• (b) den

• (c) holt.

Nymphs grow into…

• a) pikes

• b) dragonflies

• c) swans

The largest lake in Ireland is…

• (a) Lough Corrib.

• (b) Lough Derg.

• (c) Lough Neagh

The location at which a river begins is called its…

• (a) source.

• (b) mouth.

• (c) tributary

Which of these is NOT one of the Three Sisters?

• (a) River Bandon

• (b) River Suir

• (c) River Barrow

Which of these is a portable bridge?

• (a) A suspension bridge

• (b) A Bailey bridge

• (c) A multiple-span bridge

The longest river in Ireland is the… .

• (a) River Liffey

• (b) River Shannon.

• (c) River Slaney

Which of these lakes is NOT on the River Shannon?

• (a) Lough Derg

• (b) Lough Ree

• (c) Lough Mask