MCQs on mountains of Kazakhstan

  • 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

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