MCQs on mountains of Guyana

  1. What is the highest mountain in Guyana?
    • A) Mount Roraima
    • B) Mount Ayanganna
    • C) Mount Wokomung
    • D) Mount Kukenan
      Answer: A) Mount Roraima
  2. 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
  3. Mount Roraima is part of which mountain range?
    • A) Andes
    • B) Sierra Nevada
    • C) Pacaraima Mountains
    • D) Appalachian Mountains
      Answer: C) Pacaraima Mountains
  4. Which of the following is a flat-topped mountain found in Guyana?
    • A) Tepui
    • B) Monolith
    • C) Mesa
    • D) Butte
      Answer: A) Tepui
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Which of the following is a significant feature of the Guyana Highlands?
    • A) Flatlands
    • B) Plateaus
    • C) Valleys
    • D) Plains
      Answer: B) Plateaus
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Guyana?
    • A) Mining
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Fishing
      Answer: A) Mining
  18. 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
  19. Which country borders Guyana to the south, affecting its mountainous regions?
    • A) Brazil
    • B) Venezuela
    • C) Suriname
    • D) Colombia
      Answer: A) Brazil
  20. 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
  21. What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Guyana?
    • A) Desert
    • B) Tropical
    • C) Polar
    • D) Temperate
      Answer: B) Tropical
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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

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