Quiz on Places of Natural Beauty

Where are the Turgen Waterfalls located?

• In the Trans-lli Alatau area

• Near the lake Baikal

• In the Rocky Mountains

• In the Alatau region

How far is Turgen Waterfalls from Almaty?

• 70 km

• 77 km

• 75 km

• 90 km

What type of forests surround Turgen Waterfalls?

• Deciduous forests

• Bamboo forests

• Coniferous forests

• Rainforests

What is the name of the lake located near Turgen Waterfalls?

• Lake Almaty

• Lake Issyk

• Lake Tengiz

• Lake Baikal

What does the name 'Issyk' mean?

• Warm

• Beautiful

• Hot

• Cold

How high above sea level is Lake Issyk?

• 1,660 metres

• 1,670 metres

• 1,760 metres

• 1,560 metres

What natural event formed Lake Issyk?

• Flood

• Avalanche

• Earthquake

• Volcanic eruption

What happened to the dam of Lake Issyk in 1963?

• It was rebuilt

• It was destroyed by an avalanche

• It was expanded

• It was filled with water

What is a popular activity at Lake Issyk?

• Skydiving

• Camping

• Surfing

• Skiing

When is the best time to visit Lake Issyk?

• June and July

• December and January

• August and September

• October and November