MCQs on mountains of Costa Rica January 8, 2026October 5, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Costa Rica? (A) Mount Chirripó (B) Mount Irazú (C) Mount Turrialba (D) Mount Poás 2. Which mountain range runs parallel to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica? (A) Cordillera Central (B) Cordillera de Talamanca (C) Cordillera Volcánica (D) Sierra Madre 3. Mount Irazú is famous for its: (A) Coffee plantations (B) Cloud forests (C) Active volcano (D) Ancient ruins 4. What is the approximate height of Mount Chirripó? (A) 3,820 meters (B) 3,800 meters (C) 4,800 meters (D) 5,000 meters 5. Which volcano is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica? (A) Mount Arenal (B) Mount Turrialba (C) Mount Miravalles (D) Mount Poás 6. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is located in which mountain range? (A) Cordillera de Talamanca (B) Cordillera Central (C) Cordillera Volcánica (D) Sierra de la Laguna 7. What is the main ecological feature of the Talamanca mountain range? (A) Desert climate (B) Tropical rainforest (C) Alpine tundra (D) Temperate forest 8. Which mountain is known for its impressive crater lake? (A) Mount Poás (B) Mount Chirripó (C) Mount Irazú (D) Mount Turrialba 9. What type of volcanic activity is primarily associated with Mount Arenal? (A) Explosive eruptions (B) Pyroclastic flows (C) Gas emissions (D) Lava flows 10. Which mountain range contains the tallest peak in Costa Rica? (A) Cordillera Central (B) Sierra Madre (C) Sierra de la Laguna (D) Cordillera de Talamanca 11. What is the main attraction of the Arenal Volcano? (A) Its historical significance (B) Its snow-capped summit (C) Its ancient ruins (D) Its geothermal hot springs 12. Which mountain in Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity? (A) Mount Chirripó (B) Mount Irazú (C) Mount Turrialba (D) Mount Orosi 13. The Rincón de la Vieja National Park features which geological phenomenon? (A) Glacial lakes (B) Coral reefs (C) Mud pots and fumaroles (D) Hot springs 14. Which mountain is considered sacred by indigenous people in Costa Rica? (A) Mount Poás (B) Mount Irazú (C) Mount Chirripó (D) Mount Turrialba 15. Mount Turrialba is known for being one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. When did its most recent major eruption occur? (A) 2015 (B) 2010 (C) 1990 (D) 2020 16. What is the primary climate type found in the Talamanca mountains? (A) Mediterranean (B) Arctic (C) Tropical (D) Desert 17. Which of the following is a common wildlife species found in the mountainous regions of Costa Rica? (A) Polar bear (B) Kangaroo (C) Sloth (D) Penguin 18. What is the name of the national park that encompasses Mount Arenal? (A) Poás Volcano National Park (B) Arenal Volcano National Park (C) Rincón de la Vieja National Park (D) Corcovado National Park 19. The Los Quetzales National Park is located in which mountain range? (A) Cordillera Central (B) Sierra Madre (C) Sierra de la Laguna (D) Cordillera de Talamanca 20. Mount Poás is famous for its active crater lake. What is the name of this lake? (A) Lake Chirripó (B) Lake Irazú (C) Lake Arenal (D) Lake Poás 21. Which mountain range in Costa Rica is known for its rich coffee plantations? (A) Sierra de la Laguna (B) Cordillera de Talamanca (C) Cordillera Volcánica (D) Cordillera Central 22. The climate at the summit of Mount Chirripó is characterized by: (A) Cold and wet (B) Hot and dry (C) Tropical and humid (D) Arctic and icy 23. What type of forest is primarily found in the high elevations of the Talamanca mountains? (A) Cloud forest (B) Coniferous forest (C) Deciduous forest (D) Tropical dry forest 24. Mount Irazú is located near which major city in Costa Rica? (A) Cartago (B) Liberia (C) Alajuela (D) San José 25. The biodiversity of Costa Rican mountains is largely due to their: (A) Unique geological formations (B) Agricultural practices (C) Urban development (D) Varied climate zones 26. Which volcanic peak is known for its picturesque symmetrical cone shape? (A) Mount Arenal (B) Mount Poás (C) Mount Chirripó (D) Mount Turrialba 27. The Arenal Volcano’s last significant eruption occurred in which year? (A) 2010 (B) 1993 (C) 2000 (D) 1968 28. Which mountain range in Costa Rica is home to the largest populations of quetzals? (A) Cordillera Central (B) Cordillera de Talamanca (C) Sierra de la Laguna (D) Sierra Madre 29. The name “Turrialba” is derived from the indigenous word meaning: (A) Tall mountain (B) Water mountain (C) Land of the quetzals (D) Mountain of the birds 30. Which national park protects the biodiversity of the Talamanca mountains? (A) Arenal Volcano National Park (B) La Amistad International Park (C) Corcovado National Park (D) Manuel Antonio National Park