
Mountains Quiz
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Geography
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2nd Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mountain?
A flat area of land
A very tall hill
A large body of water
A small rock
Answer explanation
A mountain is defined as a very tall hill, typically rising significantly above the surrounding land. This distinguishes it from flat areas, bodies of water, or small rocks, making 'a very tall hill' the correct choice.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is the tallest mountain in the world?
Ben Nevis
Mount Snowdon
Mount Elbert
Mount Everest
Answer explanation
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world, standing at 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. The other options, such as Ben Nevis and Mount Snowdon, are significantly shorter.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are tectonic plates?
Parts of a volcano
Kinds of weather
Types of mountains
Large sections of Earth's surface
Answer explanation
Tectonic plates are large sections of Earth's surface that move and interact with each other. They are not parts of a volcano, types of mountains, or kinds of weather, making 'Large sections of Earth's surface' the correct choice.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are most mountains formed?
By rain and wind
By animals digging
By tectonic plates pushing together
By rivers carving valleys
Answer explanation
Most mountains are formed by tectonic plates pushing together, which creates uplift and folding of the Earth's crust. This process is responsible for the formation of major mountain ranges, unlike the other options listed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Scafell Pike
Slieve Donard
Ben Nevis
Snowdon
Answer explanation
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the UK, standing at 1,345 meters (4,413 feet) in Scotland. The other options, while notable peaks, do not surpass Ben Nevis in height.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the air as you climb higher on a mountain?
It gets thicker
It gets wetter
It gets warmer
It gets thinner
Answer explanation
As you climb higher on a mountain, the air pressure decreases, causing the air to become less dense. This results in thinner air, which is why the correct answer is 'It gets thinner.'
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a mountain range?
A group of mountains
A single mountain
A type of tree
A kind of animal
Answer explanation
A mountain range is defined as a group of mountains that are connected or aligned in a series. This distinguishes it from a single mountain, making "a group of mountains" the correct choice.
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