MCQs on mountains of Georgia January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Georgia? (A) Mount Ushba (B) Mount Elbrus (C) Mount Kazbek (D) Mount Shkhara 2. Which mountain range forms a natural border between Georgia and Russia? (A) Tien Shan (B) Lesser Caucasus (C) Alborz (D) Great Caucasus 3. What is the elevation of Mount Shkhara, the second highest peak in Georgia? (A) 5,068 meters (B) 4,750 meters (C) 4,600 meters (D) 5,200 meters 4. Which mountain is known as the “Matterhorn of the Caucasus”? (A) Mount Kazbek (B) Mount Shkhara (C) Mount Ushba (D) Mount Elbrus 5. What is the main mountain range in the Lesser Caucasus? (A) Greater Caucasus (B) Alborz (C) Lesser Caucasus (D) Zagros 6. Which mountain is the highest peak in the Lesser Caucasus? (A) Mount Kazbek (B) Mount Mkinvartsveri (C) Mount Chaukhebi (D) Mount Mtzkheta 7. Which national park in Georgia is known for its mountainous terrain? (A) All of the above (B) Mtirala National Park (C) Tusheti National Park (D) Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park 8. What is the primary climate type found in the high mountain regions of Georgia? (A) Tropical (B) Alpine (C) Mediterranean (D) Desert 9. What geological feature is prominent in the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Volcanoes (B) Glaciers (C) Canyons (D) Plateaus 10. Which mountain is a popular destination for climbers and trekkers in Georgia? (A) Mount Elbrus (B) Mount Kazbek (C) Mount Ushba (D) Mount Kula 11. What type of rock is predominantly found in the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Granite (B) Limestone (C) Sandstone (D) Basalt 12. Which river originates in the Greater Caucasus Mountains of Georgia? (A) All of the above (B) Rioni River (C) Enguri River (D) Kura River 13. Which region of Georgia is home to the famous Kazbegi National Park? (A) Mtskheta-Mtianeti (B) Samegrelo (C) Adjara (D) Guria 14. What is the primary natural resource extracted from the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Oil (B) Coal (C) Timber (D) Natural gas 15. Which peak is the highest point of the Greater Caucasus? (A) Mount Kazbek (B) Mount Elbrus (C) Mount Ushba (D) Mount Shkhara 16. What type of vegetation is commonly found in the mountainous areas of Georgia? (A) Desert plants (B) Tropical rainforests (C) Alpine meadows (D) Savanna 17. Which of the following mountains is located in the Svaneti region of Georgia? (A) Mount Kazbek (B) Mount Elbrus (C) Mount Ushba (D) Mount Chaukhebi 18. What is the most significant factor affecting the climate of the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Proximity to the ocean (B) Elevation (C) Latitude (D) Vegetation 19. What is the primary use of the land in the mountainous regions of Georgia? (A) Urban development (B) Agriculture (C) Pasture for livestock (D) Mining 20. Which ancient civilization is known to have inhabited the Caucasus region? (A) Romans (B) Greeks (C) Scythians (D) All of the above 21. What is the main tourist activity in the Greater Caucasus Mountains? (A) Surfing (B) Skiing (C) Scuba diving (D) Desert safari 22. Which of the following mountains is a prominent feature of the Kazbegi region? (A) Mount Chaukhebi (B) Mount Ushba (C) Mount Shkhara (D) Mount Kazbek 23. What is the local name for Mount Kazbek? (A) Mkinvartsveri (B) Ushba (C) Shkhara (D) Chaukhebi 24. Which natural phenomenon can be found in the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Tsunamis (B) Volcanic eruptions (C) Earthquakes (D) Tornadoes 25. What is the term used for the traditional stone towers found in Svaneti? (A) Fortresses (B) Svan towers (C) Watchtowers (D) Lookouts 26. What type of climate is found at higher elevations in the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Humid subtropical (B) Alpine (C) Cold continental (D) Mediterranean 27. Which of the following mountains is located in the Adjara region of Georgia? (A) Mount Kazbek (B) Mount Shkhara (C) Mount Mtirala (D) Mount Ushba 28. What type of wildlife is commonly found in the Caucasus Mountains? (A) Mountain goats (B) Snow leopards (C) Polar bears (D) All of the above 29. Which ancient route traversed the Caucasus Mountains, connecting Europe and Asia? (A) Incense Route (B) Spice Route (C) Silk Road (D) Trans-Siberian Route 30. What is a common activity for visitors in the mountainous regions of Georgia? (A) Hiking and trekking (B) Paragliding (C) Skydiving (D) Mountain biking