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- What is the highest mountain in Guyana?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Wokomung
- D) Mount Kukenan
Answer: A) Mount Roraima
- What is the approximate height of Mount Roraima?
- A) 2,400 meters
- B) 2,810 meters
- C) 3,200 meters
- D) 1,500 meters
Answer: B) 2,810 meters
- Mount Roraima is part of which mountain range?
- A) Andes
- B) Sierra Nevada
- C) Pacaraima Mountains
- D) Appalachian Mountains
Answer: C) Pacaraima Mountains
- Which of the following is a flat-topped mountain found in Guyana?
- A) Tepui
- B) Monolith
- C) Mesa
- D) Butte
Answer: A) Tepui
- Which mountain is located in the Kanuku Mountains region of Guyana?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Kukenan
- D) Mount Wokomung
Answer: B) Mount Ayanganna
- What is the approximate height of Mount Ayanganna?
- A) 2,490 meters
- B) 1,400 meters
- C) 2,500 meters
- D) 3,000 meters
Answer: A) 2,490 meters
- Which mountain is known for its biodiversity and unique ecosystems?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Wokomung
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river flows near the base of Mount Roraima?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Takutu River
- D) Orinoco River
Answer: B) Rupununi River
- What type of vegetation is primarily found in the mountainous regions of Guyana?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Grassland
- C) Desert shrubs
- D) Tundra
Answer: A) Tropical rainforest
- Which mountain is located within the borders of Guyana and Brazil?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Kukenan
- D) Mount Wokomung
Answer: A) Mount Roraima
- Which of the following is a significant feature of the Guyana Highlands?
- A) Flatlands
- B) Plateaus
- C) Valleys
- D) Plains
Answer: B) Plateaus
- Which indigenous people inhabit the mountainous regions of Guyana?
- A) Arawak
- B) Carib
- C) Wapishana
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the significance of the Pakaraima Mountains in Guyana?
- A) They are a source of minerals
- B) They have cultural importance
- C) They support biodiversity
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which mountain is often referred to as “the Lost World” due to its unique environment?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Kukenan
- D) Mount Wokomung
Answer: A) Mount Roraima
- What is a common feature of the plateau region in the Guyana Highlands?
- A) Steep cliffs
- B) Rolling hills
- C) Flat-topped mountains
- D) Sandy dunes
Answer: C) Flat-topped mountains
- Which mountain is known for its steep cliffs and challenging hiking trails?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Kukenan
- D) Mount Wokomung
Answer: C) Mount Kukenan
- What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Guyana?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Tourism
- D) Fishing
Answer: A) Mining
- Which mountain in Guyana is a popular destination for ecotourism?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Wokomung
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which country borders Guyana to the south, affecting its mountainous regions?
- A) Brazil
- B) Venezuela
- C) Suriname
- D) Colombia
Answer: A) Brazil
- What is a prominent feature of the Kanuku Mountains?
- A) Hot springs
- B) Rich biodiversity
- C) Snow-capped peaks
- D) Glacial lakes
Answer: B) Rich biodiversity
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Guyana?
- A) Desert
- B) Tropical
- C) Polar
- D) Temperate
Answer: B) Tropical
- What is the primary source of water for the ecosystems in Guyana’s mountains?
- A) Glaciers
- B) Rainfall
- C) Rivers
- D) Lakes
Answer: B) Rainfall
- Which mountain is known for its unique rock formations and steep cliffs?
- A) Mount Roraima
- B) Mount Ayanganna
- C) Mount Kukenan
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which mountain region is important for conservation efforts in Guyana?
- A) Pakaraima Mountains
- B) Kanuku Mountains
- C) Both A and B
- D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A and B
- What geological feature is commonly associated with the mountains of Guyana?
- A) Volcanoes
- B) Earthquakes
- C) Sedimentary layers
- D) All of the above
Answer: C) Sedimentary layers
- What is a popular activity for visitors to the mountainous regions of Guyana?
- A) Rock climbing
- B) Birdwatching
- C) Hiking
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which indigenous group is known for its traditional knowledge of the mountains and forests?
- A) Arawak
- B) Wapishana
- C) Carib
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What mineral resources are found in the mountainous areas of Guyana?
- A) Gold
- B) Diamonds
- C) Bauxite
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What natural phenomenon can be observed at the summit of Mount Roraima?
- A) Glacial activity
- B) Cloud forest
- C) Volcanic eruptions
- D) Deforestation
Answer: B) Cloud forest
- Which mountain range is home to many unique plant and animal species?
- A) Kanuku Mountains
- B) Pakaraima Mountains
- C) Both A and B
- D) None of the above
Answer: C) Both A and B