Costa Rica Mountain Systems and Characteristics

The video tutorial explores the secondary mountain system of Costa Rica, highlighting its oldest and most significant mountain ranges. It covers the Santa Elena mountains, known as the oldest in the country, the Nicoya mountain system characterized by erosion, and the Central and Southern Pacific mountains. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the channel.

What is a key characteristic of Costa Rica's secondary mountain system?

• It is the oldest land in the country.

• It is located along the Caribbean coast.

• It has active volcanoes.

• It is composed of high peaks.

Where are the Santa Elena hills located?

• In the northwest of Guanacaste

• In the Nicoya Peninsula

• In the central Pacific region

• In the south of Costa Rica

What makes the Santa Elena hills significant?

• They have active volcanic activity.

• They are the most ancient in the country.

• They are the highest in Costa Rica.

• They are located in the central valley.

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Nicoya mountain system?

• Located in the central valley

• High peaks and volcanic activity

• Low height and significant erosion

• Composed of limestone

Which peak is part of the Nicoya mountain system?

• Cerro Santa Elena

• Cerro Juan Díaz

• Cerro Talamanca

• Cerro Punta Única

Where are the Herradura hills located?

• In the Nicoya Peninsula

• In the central Pacific region

• In the northwest of Guanacaste

• In the south of Costa Rica

What is a notable feature of the Salsipuedes hills?

• They are the highest in Costa Rica.

• They are formed by hills and plateaus.

• They are located in the central valley.

• They have high volcanic activity.

Where are the Punta Única hills located?

• In the northwest of Guanacaste

• In the central Pacific region

• In the southeast near the Panama border

• In the Nicoya Peninsula

What is the economic potential of the coastal range south of the Talamanca mountain range?

• Mining activities

• Tourism development

• Agricultural production

• Cement manufacturing