MCQs on mountains of Antigua and Barbuda

  • What is the highest point in Antigua and Barbuda?
    • A) Mount Obama
    • B) Boggy Peak
    • C) Mount Saint John
    • D) Mount St. George
      Answer: B) Boggy Peak
  • Where is Boggy Peak located?
    • A) Barbuda
    • B) Antigua
    • C) Both Antigua and Barbuda
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: B) Antigua
  • What is the elevation of Boggy Peak?
    • A) 400 meters
    • B) 600 meters
    • C) 1,200 meters
    • D) 1,500 meters
      Answer: B) 600 meters
  • Which mountain is also known as Mount Obama?
    • A) Boggy Peak
    • B) Mount Saint John
    • C) Mount St. George
    • D) Mount Blanchard
      Answer: A) Boggy Peak
  • What type of terrain characterizes the mountainous regions of Antigua and Barbuda?
    • A) Rocky cliffs
    • B) Rolling hills
    • C) Flat plains
    • D) Dense forests
      Answer: B) Rolling hills
  • What natural feature is often found around the mountains in Antigua?
    • A) Caves
    • B) Rivers
    • C) Waterfalls
    • D) Lagoons
      Answer: C) Waterfalls
  • Which area in Antigua is known for hiking trails?
    • A) Saint John’s
    • B) English Harbour
    • C) Barbuda
    • D) Codrington
      Answer: B) English Harbour
  • What is the main type of vegetation found in the mountainous regions of Antigua?
    • A) Pine forests
    • B) Mangroves
    • C) Tropical rainforests
    • D) Scrubland
      Answer: D) Scrubland
  • Which mountain in Barbuda is notable for its elevation?
    • A) Mount Saint John
    • B) Mount St. George
    • C) Mount Molleon
    • D) There are no notable mountains in Barbuda
      Answer: D) There are no notable mountains in Barbuda
  • What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous areas of Antigua?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Mining
    • C) Fishing
    • D) Tourism
      Answer: D) Tourism
  • What geological activity is associated with the mountains of Antigua and Barbuda?
    • A) Volcanic activity
    • B) Earthquakes
    • C) Erosion
    • D) Glacial movement
      Answer: C) Erosion
  • Which natural park includes the highest point in Antigua?
    • A) Devil’s Bridge National Park
    • B) Nelson’s Dockyard National Park
    • C) Fig Tree Drive
    • D) Wallings Nature Reserve
      Answer: B) Nelson’s Dockyard National Park
  • What is the approximate age of the mountainous landscape in Antigua?
    • A) Less than 1 million years
    • B) 1 to 5 million years
    • C) 5 to 10 million years
    • D) Over 10 million years
      Answer: D) Over 10 million years
  • What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Antigua and Barbuda?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Arid
    • C) Tropical savanna
    • D) Mediterranean
      Answer: C) Tropical savanna
  • Which peak offers panoramic views of the surrounding islands?
    • A) Mount Saint John
    • B) Boggy Peak
    • C) Mount St. George
    • D) Mount Molleon
      Answer: B) Boggy Peak
  • What type of rock is primarily found in the mountainous regions of Antigua?
    • A) Igneous
    • B) Sedimentary
    • C) Metamorphic
    • D) Volcanic
      Answer: A) Igneous
  • Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity?
    • A) Boggy Peak
    • B) Mount Saint John
    • C) Mount St. George
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: A) Boggy Peak
  • What significant event in history took place near the mountains of Antigua?
    • A) Arrival of Christopher Columbus
    • B) British colonization
    • C) Slave rebellions
    • D) Establishment of sugar plantations
      Answer: A) Arrival of Christopher Columbus
  • What is the main access route to the mountainous regions of Antigua?
    • A) By sea
    • B) By air
    • C) By road
    • D) By rail
      Answer: C) By road
  • What is the predominant wildlife found in the mountainous areas of Antigua?
    • A) Birds
    • B) Reptiles
    • C) Mammals
    • D) Amphibians
      Answer: A) Birds
  • Which area is known for its scenic drives through mountainous terrain in Antigua?
    • A) Fig Tree Drive
    • B) Long Bay
    • C) Saint John’s
    • D) Falmouth Harbour
      Answer: A) Fig Tree Drive
  • What is the significance of Boggy Peak to local communities?
    • A) Cultural heritage
    • B) Economic resources
    • C) Historical events
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which nearby island is often associated with the mountains of Antigua?
    • A) Barbuda
    • B) Dominica
    • C) Saint Kitts
    • D) Guadeloupe
      Answer: A) Barbuda
  • What is the average annual rainfall in the mountainous regions of Antigua?
    • A) 500 mm
    • B) 750 mm
    • C) 1,000 mm
    • D) 1,500 mm
      Answer: C) 1,000 mm
  • Which of the following activities is popular among tourists visiting the mountains of Antigua?
    • A) Skiing
    • B) Rock climbing
    • C) Birdwatching
    • D) Ice skating
      Answer: C) Birdwatching
  • What type of soil is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Antigua?
    • A) Clay
    • B) Sandy
    • C) Loamy
    • D) Peaty
      Answer: C) Loamy
  • Which mountain in Antigua is known for its historical ruins?
    • A) Boggy Peak
    • B) Mount Saint John
    • C) Mount St. George
    • D) None of the above
      Answer: D) None of the above
  • What is the main threat to the mountainous ecosystems in Antigua?
    • A) Urbanization
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Climate change
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which season is considered the best time for hiking in the mountains of Antigua?
    • A) Summer
    • B) Fall
    • C) Winter
    • D) Spring
      Answer: D) Spring
  • Which organization is responsible for the conservation of mountainous areas in Antigua?
    • A) Ministry of Tourism
    • B) National Parks Authority
    • C) Environmental Protection Agency
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: B) National Parks Authority

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