- What is the highest mountain in Costa Rica?
- A) Mount Chirripó
- B) Mount Irazú
- C) Mount Turrialba
- D) Mount Poás Answer: A) Mount Chirripó
- Which mountain range runs parallel to the Pacific coast of Costa Rica?
- A) Cordillera de Talamanca
- B) Cordillera Central
- C) Cordillera Volcánica
- D) Sierra Madre Answer: A) Cordillera de Talamanca
- Mount Irazú is famous for its:
- A) Coffee plantations
- B) Active volcano
- C) Cloud forests
- D) Ancient ruins Answer: B) Active volcano
- What is the approximate height of Mount Chirripó?
- A) 3,800 meters
- B) 4,200 meters
- C) 4,800 meters
- D) 5,000 meters Answer: B) 3,820 meters
- Which volcano is located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica?
- A) Mount Arenal
- B) Mount Turrialba
- C) Mount Poás
- D) Mount Miravalles Answer: C) Mount Poás
- The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is located in which mountain range?
- A) Cordillera Central
- B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- C) Cordillera Volcánica
- D) Sierra de la Laguna Answer: A) Cordillera Central
- What is the main ecological feature of the Talamanca mountain range?
- A) Desert climate
- B) Tropical rainforest
- C) Alpine tundra
- D) Temperate forest Answer: B) Tropical rainforest
- Which mountain is known for its impressive crater lake?
- A) Mount Chirripó
- B) Mount Poás
- C) Mount Irazú
- D) Mount Turrialba Answer: B) Mount Poás
- What type of volcanic activity is primarily associated with Mount Arenal?
- A) Explosive eruptions
- B) Lava flows
- C) Gas emissions
- D) Pyroclastic flows Answer: B) Lava flows
- Which mountain range contains the tallest peak in Costa Rica?
- A) Cordillera Central
- B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- C) Sierra de la Laguna
- D) Sierra Madre Answer: B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- What is the main attraction of the Arenal Volcano?
- A) Its historical significance
- B) Its geothermal hot springs
- C) Its ancient ruins
- D) Its snow-capped summit Answer: B) Its geothermal hot springs
- Which mountain in Costa Rica is known for its biodiversity?
- A) Mount Chirripó
- B) Mount Irazú
- C) Mount Turrialba
- D) Mount Orosi Answer: A) Mount Chirripó
- The Rincón de la Vieja National Park features which geological phenomenon?
- A) Glacial lakes
- B) Mud pots and fumaroles
- C) Coral reefs
- D) Hot springs Answer: B) Mud pots and fumaroles
- Which mountain is considered sacred by indigenous people in Costa Rica?
- A) Mount Chirripó
- B) Mount Irazú
- C) Mount Poás
- D) Mount Turrialba Answer: A) Mount Chirripó
- Mount Turrialba is known for being one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica. When did its most recent major eruption occur?
- A) 1990
- B) 2010
- C) 2015
- D) 2020 Answer: C) 2015
- What is the primary climate type found in the Talamanca mountains?
- A) Mediterranean
- B) Tropical
- C) Arctic
- D) Desert Answer: B) Tropical
- Which of the following is a common wildlife species found in the mountainous regions of Costa Rica?
- A) Polar bear
- B) Sloth
- C) Kangaroo
- D) Penguin Answer: B) Sloth
- What is the name of the national park that encompasses Mount Arenal?
- A) Arenal Volcano National Park
- B) Poás Volcano National Park
- C) Rincón de la Vieja National Park
- D) Corcovado National Park Answer: A) Arenal Volcano National Park
- The Los Quetzales National Park is located in which mountain range?
- A) Cordillera Central
- B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- C) Sierra de la Laguna
- D) Sierra Madre Answer: B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- Mount Poás is famous for its active crater lake. What is the name of this lake?
- A) Lake Chirripó
- B) Lake Poás
- C) Lake Arenal
- D) Lake Irazú Answer: B) Lake Poás
- Which mountain range in Costa Rica is known for its rich coffee plantations?
- A) Cordillera Central
- B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- C) Cordillera Volcánica
- D) Sierra de la Laguna Answer: A) Cordillera Central
- The climate at the summit of Mount Chirripó is characterized by:
- A) Hot and dry
- B) Cold and wet
- C) Tropical and humid
- D) Arctic and icy Answer: B) Cold and wet
- What type of forest is primarily found in the high elevations of the Talamanca mountains?
- A) Deciduous forest
- B) Coniferous forest
- C) Cloud forest
- D) Tropical dry forest Answer: C) Cloud forest
- Mount Irazú is located near which major city in Costa Rica?
- A) San José
- B) Liberia
- C) Alajuela
- D) Cartago Answer: D) Cartago
- The biodiversity of Costa Rican mountains is largely due to their:
- A) Unique geological formations
- B) Varied climate zones
- C) Urban development
- D) Agricultural practices Answer: B) Varied climate zones
- Which volcanic peak is known for its picturesque symmetrical cone shape?
- A) Mount Chirripó
- B) Mount Poás
- C) Mount Arenal
- D) Mount Turrialba Answer: C) Mount Arenal
- The Arenal Volcano’s last significant eruption occurred in which year?
- A) 1968
- B) 1993
- C) 2000
- D) 2010 Answer: A) 1968
- 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 Answer: B) Cordillera de Talamanca
- The name “Turrialba” is derived from the indigenous word meaning:
- A) Mountain of the birds
- B) Water mountain
- C) Land of the quetzals
- D) Tall mountain Answer: D) Tall mountain
- 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 Answer: B) La Amistad International Park