Mountains Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

What used to be a volcano in the UK?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Elbert

• The Andes

• Ben Nevis

Answer explanation

Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK, is a former volcano. It was formed from volcanic activity millions of years ago, making it the correct answer, unlike the other options which are not volcanoes.