MCQs on mountains of Colombia

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1. What is the highest mountain in Colombia?
(A) Nevado del Ruiz
(B) Nevado del Tolima
(C) Pico Cristóbal Colón
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

2. Which mountain range runs through the western part of Colombia?
(A) Andes
(B) Rocky Mountains
(C) Himalayas
(D) Sierra Nevada

3. The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is unique because it is:
(A) An active volcano
(B) The highest coastal range in the world
(C) The longest mountain range in Colombia
(D) A desert mountain range

4. Which of the following peaks is part of the Nevados National Natural Park?
(A) Mount Aconcagua
(B) Pico de Orizaba
(C) Nevado del Ruiz
(D) Mount Elbert

5. What is the primary mountain range in Colombia that is part of the Andes?
(A) All of the above
(B) Western Andes
(C) Eastern Andes
(D) Central Andes

6. Which of the following mountains is an active volcano in Colombia?
(A) Nevado del Ruiz
(B) Nevado del Tolima
(C) El Cocuy
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

7. Which Colombian mountain range is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems?
(A) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(B) Andes
(C) Cordillera Central
(D) Sierra de la Macarena

8. What is the main climatic zone of the Andes in Colombia?
(A) Tropical rainforest
(B) Alpine tundra
(C) Desert
(D) Temperate

9. Which mountain is famous for its páramo ecosystems in Colombia?
(A) Pico de Orizaba
(B) Nevado del Ruiz
(C) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(D) El Cocuy

10. The Cordillera Oriental is part of which larger mountain range?
(A) The Himalayas
(B) The Rockies
(C) The Andes
(D) The Alps

11. Which peak in Colombia is known for its challenging climbing routes and stunning views?
(A) Nevado del Tolima
(B) El Cocuy
(C) Pico Cristóbal Colón
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

12. What is the significance of the páramo ecosystem found in Colombian mountains?
(A) It is a high-altitude grassland critical for water supply.
(B) It is a desert region.
(C) It is primarily a forested area.
(D) It is an urban environment.

13. Which Colombian mountain is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its unique biodiversity?
(A) Los Nevados
(B) Nevado del Ruiz
(C) El Cocuy
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

14. What is the most famous climbing route in Colombia?
(A) La Ciudad Perdida
(B) The Cocuy Trail
(C) Los Nevados Trail
(D) The Santa Marta Trek

15. Which Colombian mountain range is known for its significant indigenous communities?
(A) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(B) Cordillera Central
(C) Cordillera Occidental
(D) Sierra de la Macarena

16. Which peak is part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and is known for its snow-capped summit?
(A) Nevado del Tolima
(B) Nevado del Ruiz
(C) El Cocuy
(D) Pico Cristóbal Colón

17. Which mountain range is known for its coffee-growing regions in Colombia?
(A) Andes
(B) Cordillera Oriental
(C) Cordillera Central
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

18. The El Cocuy National Park is located in which mountain range?
(A) Cordillera Central
(B) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(C) Andes
(D) Cordillera Oriental

19. Which mountain is renowned for its thermal springs and volcanic activity in Colombia?
(A) Nevado del Tolima
(B) El Cocuy
(C) Pico Cristóbal Colón
(D) Nevado del Ruiz

20. What is the primary geological feature of the Andes in Colombia?
(A) Sedimentary layers
(B) Granitic intrusions
(C) Volcanic formations
(D) Fault lines

21. Which mountain is known for its endemic species of flora and fauna in Colombia?
(A) El Cocuy
(B) Pico Cristóbal Colón
(C) Nevado del Ruiz
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

22. What is the climate like at the peaks of the Colombian Andes?
(A) Tropical
(B) Temperate and cold
(C) Polar
(D) Desert

23. Which mountain is famous for its “Cocuy” ice cap, one of the largest in Colombia?
(A) Nevado del Ruiz
(B) Pico Cristóbal Colón
(C) El Cocuy
(D) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

24. Which of the following is a notable feature of the Cordillera Oriental?
(A) It contains the highest peaks in Colombia.
(B) It has a unique ecosystem known as the páramo.
(C) It has extensive mining operations.
(D) It is primarily a desert region.

25. The valley of Cocora, famous for its wax palms, is located in which Colombian mountain range?
(A) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(B) Andes
(C) Sierra de la Macarena
(D) Cordillera Central

26. What is the average height of the peaks in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta?
(A) 3,000 meters
(B) 4,000 meters
(C) 5,000 meters
(D) 6,000 meters

27. Which Colombian peak is known for its indigenous cultural significance?
(A) El Cocuy
(B) Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
(C) Nevado del Ruiz
(D) Pico Cristóbal Colón

28. Which mountain range is home to the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá?
(A) Cordillera Oriental
(B) Sierra Nevada
(C) Cordillera Central
(D) Andes

29. Which mountain is the highest in the Los Nevados National Park?
(A) Nevado del Quindío
(B) Nevado del Tolima
(C) Nevado del Ruiz
(D) El Cocuy

30. The term “páramo” refers to what kind of ecosystem found in the Colombian mountains?
(A) A desert ecosystem
(B) A tropical rainforest ecosystem
(C) A high-altitude grassland ecosystem
(D) A coastal ecosystem

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