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- What is the highest mountain in Kazakhstan?
- A) Mount Khan Tengri
- B) Mount Belukha
- C) Mount Shyngyshkak
- D) Mount Tien Shan
Answer: A) Mount Khan Tengri
- Which mountain range is primarily located in eastern Kazakhstan?
- A) Ural Mountains
- B) Altai Mountains
- C) Tien Shan Mountains
- D) Saur Mountains
Answer: B) Altai Mountains
- Mount Belukha, the second highest peak in Kazakhstan, is part of which mountain range?
- A) Ural Mountains
- B) Altai Mountains
- C) Tien Shan Mountains
- D) Tarbagatai Mountains
Answer: B) Altai Mountains
- What is the height of Mount Khan Tengri?
- A) 6,995 meters
- B) 7,010 meters
- C) 7,485 meters
- D) 6,450 meters
Answer: B) 7,010 meters
- Which mountain range forms a natural border between Kazakhstan and China?
- A) Tien Shan Mountains
- B) Altai Mountains
- C) Ural Mountains
- D) Saur Mountains
Answer: A) Tien Shan Mountains
- What is the primary type of climate found in the mountainous regions of Kazakhstan?
- A) Tropical
- B) Desert
- C) Continental
- D) Mediterranean
Answer: C) Continental
- Which of the following is a popular destination for mountaineering in Kazakhstan?
- A) Mount Elbrus
- B) Mount Khan Tengri
- C) Mount Everest
- D) Mount Fuji
Answer: B) Mount Khan Tengri
- What is the name of the national park that includes the Tien Shan Mountains?
- A) Sharyn National Park
- B) Altyn Emel National Park
- C) Ile-Alatau National Park
- D) Aksu-Zhabagly National Park
Answer: C) Ile-Alatau National Park
- Which mountain range is known for its high-altitude lakes and glaciers?
- A) Ural Mountains
- B) Altai Mountains
- C) Tien Shan Mountains
- D) Tarbagatai Mountains
Answer: C) Tien Shan Mountains
- Mount Shyngyshkak is located in which region of Kazakhstan?
- A) Almaty Region
- B) East Kazakhstan Region
- C) Pavlodar Region
- D) Karaganda Region
Answer: B) East Kazakhstan Region
- Which peak in Kazakhstan is known as the “King of the Tien Shan”?
- A) Mount Belukha
- B) Mount Khan Tengri
- C) Mount Shyngyshkak
- D) Mount Saur
Answer: B) Mount Khan Tengri
- What significant geological feature is found in the Altai Mountains?
- A) Volcanoes
- B) Glaciers
- C) Deserts
- D) Canyons
Answer: B) Glaciers
- Which of the following mountain ranges is the westernmost in Kazakhstan?
- A) Altai Mountains
- B) Ural Mountains
- C) Tarbagatai Mountains
- D) Tien Shan Mountains
Answer: B) Ural Mountains
- What is the main river that originates from the Tien Shan Mountains?
- A) Irtysh River
- B) Syr Darya
- C) Ural River
- D) Ili River
Answer: D) Ili River
- Which mountain range is known for its unique flora and fauna?
- A) Ural Mountains
- B) Tarbagatai Mountains
- C) Altai Mountains
- D) Tien Shan Mountains
Answer: D) Tien Shan Mountains
- What type of tourism is prominent in the mountains of Kazakhstan?
- A) Beach tourism
- B) Ecotourism
- C) Urban tourism
- D) Cultural tourism
Answer: B) Ecotourism
- Mount Belukha is located in which national park?
- A) Altyn Emel National Park
- B) Katon-Karagai National Park
- C) Ile-Alatau National Park
- D) Aksu-Zhabagly National Park
Answer: B) Katon-Karagai National Park
- Which peak is considered sacred in the local culture of Kazakhstan?
- A) Mount Khan Tengri
- B) Mount Belukha
- C) Mount Shyngyshkak
- D) Mount Zhetysu
Answer: A) Mount Khan Tengri
- What is the main characteristic of the terrain in the Kazakh mountains?
- A) Flat plains
- B) Steep cliffs
- C) Rolling hills
- D) Dense forests
Answer: B) Steep cliffs
- Which mountain range is famous for its golden eagles?
- A) Tien Shan Mountains
- B) Ural Mountains
- C) Altai Mountains
- D) Tarbagatai Mountains
Answer: C) Altai Mountains
- What is the main environmental concern in the mountains of Kazakhstan?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Desertification
- C) Overgrazing
- D) Pollution
Answer: C) Overgrazing
- Which mountain in Kazakhstan is popular for winter sports?
- A) Mount Shyngyshkak
- B) Mount Khan Tengri
- C) Mount Belukha
- D) Mount Alatau
Answer: D) Mount Alatau
- What is the average height of the Tien Shan Mountains?
- A) 1,500 meters
- B) 3,000 meters
- C) 4,500 meters
- D) 5,500 meters
Answer: B) 3,000 meters
- Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Altai Mountains?
- A) Volcanoes
- B) Large grasslands
- C) Alpine meadows
- D) Hot springs
Answer: C) Alpine meadows
- Which mountain range separates Kazakhstan from Russia?
- A) Ural Mountains
- B) Altai Mountains
- C) Tien Shan Mountains
- D) Tarbagatai Mountains
Answer: A) Ural Mountains
- What is the primary vegetation type found in the Kazakh mountains?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Deciduous forest
- C) Coniferous forest
- D) Desert scrub
Answer: C) Coniferous forest
- What is a common wildlife species found in the Tien Shan Mountains?
- A) Snow leopard
- B) African elephant
- C) Grizzly bear
- D) Red kangaroo
Answer: A) Snow leopard
- Which of the following rivers flows through the Altai Mountains?
- A) Irtysh River
- B) Syr Darya
- C) Ural River
- D) Ili River
Answer: A) Irtysh River
- What type of geological formations are prevalent in the Altai Mountains?
- A) Limestone caves
- B) Granite peaks
- C) Volcanic craters
- D) Sand dunes
Answer: B) Granite peaks
- Which mountain is a part of the Greater Almaty region and is known for its scenic views?
- A) Mount Alatau
- B) Mount Khan Tengri
- C) Mount Belukha
- D) Mount Saur
Answer: A) Mount Alatau