Mountain Ranges

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Instructions: Famous mountain ranges and peaks around the world

1.
What is the highest mountain in the world?
A
Mount Everest
B
Kangchenjunga
C
K2
D
Lhotse
2.
The Alps mountain range stretches across how many European countries?
A
Six
B
Four
C
Eight
D
Ten
3.
Which mountain range forms a natural border between Europe and Asia?
A
Ural Mountains
B
Altai Mountains
C
Caucasus Mountains
D
Carpathian Mountains
4.
The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. On which continent is it located?
A
Asia
B
South America
C
Africa
D
North America
5.
What is the highest peak in North America?
A
Mount Elbert
B
Denali
C
Mount Whitney
D
Mount Logan
6.
The Himalayas are located primarily in which two countries?
A
Nepal and India
B
China and India
C
Pakistan and Afghanistan
D
Nepal and Tibet
7.
Which mountain range runs along the eastern edge of North America?
A
Rocky Mountains
B
Sierra Nevada
C
Cascade Range
D
Appalachian Mountains
8.
Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, is located on the border of France and which other country?
A
Austria
B
Germany
C
Switzerland
D
Italy
9.
What is the highest mountain in Africa?
A
Mount Meru
B
Mount Kenya
C
Mount Kilimanjaro
D
Mount Stanley
10.
The Rocky Mountains stretch from Canada to which U.S. state at their southern end?
A
New Mexico
B
Arizona
C
Utah
D
Colorado
11.
K2, the second highest mountain in the world, is located in which mountain range?
A
Hindu Kush
B
Karakoram
C
Himalayas
D
Pamir Mountains
12.
Which mountain range is home to Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan citadel?
A
Atlas Mountains
B
Andes
C
Sierra Madre
D
Rockies
13.
The Atlas Mountains are located on which continent?
A
Africa
B
Asia
C
South America
D
Europe
14.
What is the highest peak in Europe?
A
Mount Elbrus
B
Matterhorn
C
Mont Blanc
D
Mount Olympus
15.
The Scottish Highlands are part of which larger mountain system?
A
Caledonian Mountains
B
Grampian Mountains
C
Cambrian Mountains
D
Pennines

Answer Key

Question 1

A. Mount Everest

Question 2

C. Eight

Question 3

A. Ural Mountains

Question 4

B. South America

Question 5

B. Denali

Question 6

A. Nepal and India

Question 7

D. Appalachian Mountains

Question 8

D. Italy

Question 9

C. Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 10

A. New Mexico

Question 11

B. Karakoram

Question 12

B. Andes

Question 13

A. Africa

Question 14

A. Mount Elbrus

Question 15

B. Grampian Mountains

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