Himalayas Quiz myview part 2

What kind of rock are some rocks near the highest peaks of the Himalayas made of?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Limestone

• Granite

Which river begins in the Himalayas?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Yangtze River

What is the altitude of the tree line in the Great Himalayas?

• 16,000 feet

• 14,000 feet

• 10,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

What is the climate like in the valleys of the Lesser Himalayas?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Temperate

• Arctic

What is the main source of rainfall in the Kathmandu valley of Nepal?

• Hailstorms

• Monsoon winds

• Snowfall

• Tornadoes

What type of vegetation once covered the Outer Himalayas?

• Grasslands

• Desert plants

• Mangrove forest

• Tropical forest

What is the main factor causing erosion in the Lesser Himalayas?

• Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

Which flowers flourish among the mountains and valleys of the Lesser Himalayas?

• Sunflowers

• Orchids

• Daisies

• Roses

What is the main climate zone of the highest snow-covered peaks in the Himalayas?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Temperate

• Arctic

What is the main climate zone of the lowest, southernmost peaks in the Himalayas?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Arctic

• Desert