MCQs on mountains of Jamaica January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Jamaica? (A) Mandeville Peak (B) John Crow Peak (C) Blue Mountain Peak (D) The Cockpit Country 2. Which mountain range is located in the eastern part of Jamaica? (A) Great Smoky Mountains (B) Black Hills (C) Sierra de la Ventana (D) Blue Mountains 3. What is the approximate height of Blue Mountain Peak? (A) 2,200 feet (B) 7,402 feet (C) 3,000 feet (D) 5,000 feet 4. Which national park encompasses the Blue Mountain range? (A) Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (B) Morne Trois Pitons National Park (C) Cockpit Country National Park (D) Jarvis Island National Park 5. What type of climate is found in the Blue Mountains? (A) Mediterranean (B) Arid desert (C) Temperate (D) Tropical rainforest 6. Which of the following is a popular hiking trail in the Blue Mountains? (A) Fern Gully Trail (B) Blue Mountain Trail (C) Mavis Bank Trail (D) Cascade Trail 7. Which famous coffee is grown in the Blue Mountains? (A) Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee (B) Kona Coffee (C) Colombian Coffee (D) Ethiopian Coffee 8. What is the name of the second-highest peak in Jamaica? (A) Mount Alvernia (B) Mandeville Peak (C) John Crow Peak (D) Mount Isabel 9. Which mountain range is known for its limestone hills and karst formations? (A) Blue Mountains (B) Black Hills (C) Cockpit Country (D) Appalachian Mountains 10. What is the predominant vegetation found in the Blue Mountains? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Pine forests (C) Desert scrub (D) Deciduous forests 11. Which bird species is native to the Blue Mountains? (A) Blue Jay (B) American Robin (C) Bald Eagle (D) Jamaican Tody 12. What is the primary geological feature of the Blue Mountains? (A) Residual mountains (B) Fault-block mountains (C) Fold mountains (D) Volcanic mountains 13. Which river flows through the Blue Mountains? (A) Rio Cobre (B) Black River (C) Hope River (D) Yallahs River 14. What is the main activity for tourists in the Blue Mountains? (A) Skiing (B) Beachcombing (C) Rock climbing (D) Hiking and eco-tourism 15. Which peak is considered the third highest in Jamaica? (A) Mount Maroon (B) Mount Alvernia (C) Mount Moriah (D) Mount Zion 16. What is the name of the largest bird sanctuary in Jamaica, located in the Blue Mountains? (A) Black River Bird Sanctuary (B) Hope Gardens Bird Sanctuary (C) Portland Bight Bird Sanctuary (D) Blue Mountain Bird Sanctuary 17. Which climate zone is primarily found in the mountains of Jamaica? (A) Tropical dry (B) Tropical wet (C) Temperate (D) Polar 18. Which mountain is home to a variety of endemic plant species? (A) John Crow Peak (B) Mount Alvernia (C) Blue Mountain Peak (D) Cockpit Country 19. Which natural disaster frequently affects the mountainous regions of Jamaica? (A) Earthquakes (B) Floods (C) Hurricanes (D) Landslides 20. Which cultural festival is celebrated in the Blue Mountains region? (A) Blue Mountain Coffee Festival (B) Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival (C) Reggae Sumfest (D) Carnival 21. Which famous writer wrote about the beauty of the Blue Mountains? (A) Claude McKay (B) Marcus Garvey (C) Derek Walcott (D) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 22. What is a common animal found in the Blue Mountains? (A) Red Fox (B) Black Bear (C) Jamaican Iguana (D) African Elephant 23. Which activity is popular among adventure seekers in the Blue Mountains? (A) All of the above (B) Caving (C) Mountain biking (D) Paragliding 24. What is the name of the famous waterfall located near the Blue Mountains? (A) Blue Hole (B) YS Falls (C) Dunn’s River Falls (D) Nanny Falls 25. What is the main economic activity in the Blue Mountains? (A) Mining (B) Manufacturing (C) Agriculture (D) Tourism 26. Which peak is known for its panoramic views of the surrounding landscape? (A) John Crow Peak (B) Blue Mountain Peak (C) Mount Alvernia (D) Mount Moriah 27. Which fruit is commonly grown in the Blue Mountain region? (A) Apples (B) Mangoes (C) Oranges (D) Coffee 28. What type of agriculture is primarily practiced in the Blue Mountains? (A) All of the above (B) Commercial farming (C) Organic farming (D) Subsistence farming 29. Which of the following trails is known for its beautiful flora and fauna? (A) Blue Mountain Trail (B) Cockpit Country Trail (C) Fern Gully Trail (D) Hummingbird Trail 30. What is the significance of the Blue Mountains to Jamaican culture? (A) They are a UNESCO World Heritage site. (B) They are the source of Jamaican music. (C) All of the above. (D) They are a symbol of national pride.