MCQs on mountains of Estonia

  • What is the highest point in Estonia?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Oandu
    • C) Kuutsemägi
    • D) Taevaskoja
      Answer: A) Suur Munamägi
  • What is the elevation of Suur Munamägi?
    • A) 318 meters
    • B) 400 meters
    • C) 303 meters
    • D) 289 meters
      Answer: A) 318 meters
  • Which mountain range is located in southeastern Estonia?
    • A) The Urals
    • B) The East European Highlands
    • C) The Saaremaa Hills
    • D) The Baltic Highlands
      Answer: D) The Baltic Highlands
  • What type of geological formation is Suur Munamägi?
    • A) A volcano
    • B) A glacial hill
    • C) A plateau
    • D) A mountain range
      Answer: B) A glacial hill
  • Which national park is home to some of Estonia’s highest elevations?
    • A) Lahemaa National Park
    • B) Soomaa National Park
    • C) Oandu National Park
    • D) Karula National Park
      Answer: D) Karula National Park
  • What is the significance of Kuutsemägi in Estonian culture?
    • A) A site of historical battles
    • B) A popular ski resort
    • C) A sacred place for ancient rituals
    • D) A location for hiking
      Answer: C) A sacred place for ancient rituals
  • Which region in Estonia is known for its hilly terrain?
    • A) Northern Estonia
    • B) Southern Estonia
    • C) Western Estonia
    • D) Eastern Estonia
      Answer: B) Southern Estonia
  • Which mountain is often referred to as “the Egg Mountain”?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Rõuge
      Answer: A) Suur Munamägi
  • What type of vegetation predominantly covers the hilly regions of Estonia?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Coniferous forests
    • C) Desert shrubs
    • D) Savanna grasslands
      Answer: B) Coniferous forests
  • What natural feature is found near the summit of Suur Munamägi?
    • A) A lake
    • B) A stone tower
    • C) A glacier
    • D) A waterfall
      Answer: B) A stone tower
  • What is the name of the second highest hill in Estonia?
    • A) Kuutsemägi
    • B) Emumägi
    • C) Pühajärve
    • D) Tõravere
      Answer: B) Emumägi
  • What recreational activity is popular in the Estonian hills during winter?
    • A) Rock climbing
    • B) Skiing
    • C) Mountain biking
    • D) Paragliding
      Answer: B) Skiing
  • Which hill is located near the town of Rõuge?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Haanja
      Answer: D) Haanja
  • Which mountain in Estonia has a viewpoint tower?
    • A) Kuutsemägi
    • B) Suur Munamägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Rõuge
      Answer: A) Kuutsemägi
  • What is the approximate age of the geological formations in Estonia?
    • A) 1 million years
    • B) 100 million years
    • C) 500 million years
    • D) 2 billion years
      Answer: C) 500 million years
  • What kind of rock is primarily found in the Estonian highlands?
    • A) Basalt
    • B) Limestone
    • C) Granite
    • D) Sandstone
      Answer: B) Limestone
  • Which mountain is associated with the Rõuge area and known for its picturesque lakes?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Haanja
    • D) Emumägi
      Answer: C) Haanja
  • What feature characterizes the landscape of Haanja?
    • A) Deserts
    • B) Wetlands
    • C) Glacial lakes
    • D) Volcanoes
      Answer: C) Glacial lakes
  • Which hill is known for the Haanja Nature Reserve?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Haanja
      Answer: D) Haanja
  • What is the main type of climate in the mountainous regions of Estonia?
    • A) Tropical
    • B) Continental
    • C) Polar
    • D) Oceanic
      Answer: B) Continental
  • Which mountain range is located in the northeastern part of Estonia?
    • A) The East Estonian Highlands
    • B) The Baltic Highlands
    • C) The Southern Estonia Range
    • D) The West Estonian Archipelago
      Answer: A) The East Estonian Highlands
  • What geological process primarily formed the hills of Estonia?
    • A) Volcanic activity
    • B) Erosion
    • C) Tectonic uplift
    • D) Glacial action
      Answer: D) Glacial action
  • Which hill has a scenic viewpoint popular among tourists?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Haanja
      Answer: B) Kuutsemägi
  • What is the main tourist attraction near Suur Munamägi?
    • A) Historical sites
    • B) Ski slopes
    • C) Nature trails
    • D) Museums
      Answer: C) Nature trails
  • Which body of water is located near the Haanja region?
    • A) Lake Peipus
    • B) Lake Võrtsjärv
    • C) Lake Pühajärv
    • D) Lake Rõuge
      Answer: D) Lake Rõuge
  • What is the main environmental concern in the Estonian hills?
    • A) Deforestation
    • B) Urban development
    • C) Invasive species
    • D) Soil erosion
      Answer: D) Soil erosion
  • Which Estonian mountain is famous for its ski resorts?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Haanja
      Answer: B) Kuutsemägi
  • What is the significance of the Taevaskoja area?
    • A) Historical battles
    • B) Nature tourism
    • C) Mineral deposits
    • D) Ancient ruins
      Answer: B) Nature tourism
  • What kind of wildlife can be found in the mountainous regions of Estonia?
    • A) Tropical birds
    • B) Arctic foxes
    • C) Endemic reptiles
    • D) Moose and deer
      Answer: D) Moose and deer
  • Which mountain is popular for hiking trails and nature observation?
    • A) Suur Munamägi
    • B) Kuutsemägi
    • C) Emumägi
    • D) Haanja
      Answer: A) Suur Munamägi

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