MCQs on mountains of Kosovo

  1. What is the highest mountain in Kosovo?
    • A) Kopaonik
    • B) Shar Mountains
    • C) Gjeravica
    • D) Dukagjin
      Answer: C) Gjeravica
  2. The Shar Mountains are primarily located in which region of Kosovo?
    • A) Northern Kosovo
    • B) Southern Kosovo
    • C) Eastern Kosovo
    • D) Western Kosovo
      Answer: B) Southern Kosovo
  3. What is the elevation of Gjeravica, the highest peak in Kosovo?
    • A) 2,556 meters
    • B) 2,499 meters
    • C) 2,500 meters
    • D) 2,300 meters
      Answer: A) 2,556 meters
  4. Which mountain range runs along the border between Kosovo and North Macedonia?
    • A) Kopaonik Mountains
    • B) Prokletije Mountains
    • C) Shar Mountains
    • D) Accursed Mountains
      Answer: C) Shar Mountains
  5. Which national park in Kosovo is known for its diverse flora and fauna?
    • A) Kopaonik National Park
    • B) Sharri National Park
    • C) Rugova National Park
    • D) Dukagjin National Park
      Answer: B) Sharri National Park
  6. What is the significance of the Rugova Gorge in Kosovo?
    • A) It is a popular hiking destination.
    • B) It is known for its rock climbing routes.
    • C) It offers scenic views and waterfalls.
    • D) All of the above.
      Answer: D) All of the above.
  7. Which mountain in Kosovo is also known as the “Kopaonik of Kosovo”?
    • A) Mount Brezovica
    • B) Mount Kopaonik
    • C) Mount Gjeravica
    • D) Mount Zlatar
      Answer: A) Mount Brezovica
  8. What type of climate do the mountainous regions of Kosovo generally experience?
    • A) Tropical
    • B) Continental
    • C) Mediterranean
    • D) Arctic
      Answer: B) Continental
  9. The Kopaonik Mountain range is part of which larger mountain system?
    • A) Dinaric Alps
    • B) Carpathians
    • C) Balkan Mountains
    • D) Pyrenees
      Answer: A) Dinaric Alps
  10. Which mountain range is known for its rich biodiversity and traditional herding culture?
    • A) Accursed Mountains
    • B) Kopaonik Mountains
    • C) Shar Mountains
    • D) Prokletije Mountains
      Answer: D) Prokletije Mountains
  11. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous areas of Kosovo?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Mining
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Manufacturing
      Answer: C) Tourism
  12. Which peak is the second highest in Kosovo?
    • A) Mount Brezovica
    • B) Mount Ruj
    • C) Mount Djeravica
    • D) Mount Kopaonik
      Answer: B) Mount Ruj
  13. What is the name of the lake located in the Shar Mountains National Park?
    • A) Lake Ujmani
    • B) Lake Badovci
    • C) Lake Brezovica
    • D) Lake Gazivode
      Answer: A) Lake Ujmani
  14. Which town is known as the gateway to the Shar Mountains?
    • A) Gjakova
    • B) Prizren
    • C) Mitrovica
    • D) Peja
      Answer: D) Peja
  15. What type of geological formations are prominent in the Accursed Mountains?
    • A) Limestone karst
    • B) Volcanic rock
    • C) Granitic formations
    • D) Basalt columns
      Answer: A) Limestone karst
  16. The Prokletije Mountains are known for which unique feature?
    • A) Hot springs
    • B) Glacial lakes
    • C) Thick forests
    • D) Extensive caves
      Answer: B) Glacial lakes
  17. Which mountain range forms a natural barrier between Kosovo and Albania?
    • A) Kopaonik Mountains
    • B) Accursed Mountains
    • C) Shar Mountains
    • D) Prokletije Mountains
      Answer: D) Prokletije Mountains
  18. What is the most popular winter sports destination in Kosovo?
    • A) Rugova
    • B) Brezovica
    • C) Gjakova
    • D) Peja
      Answer: B) Brezovica
  19. Which mountain in Kosovo is considered sacred by the local population?
    • A) Mount Gjeravica
    • B) Mount Djeravica
    • C) Mount Kopaonik
    • D) Mount Shar
      Answer: A) Mount Gjeravica
  20. Which peak in the Shar Mountains offers panoramic views of Kosovo and North Macedonia?
    • A) Gjeravica
    • B) Tujna
    • C) Djeravica
    • D) Sokol
      Answer: B) Tujna
  21. What is the significance of the Ruga e Dajçit in Kosovo?
    • A) It is a popular hiking trail.
    • B) It is a protected area.
    • C) It has cultural heritage sites.
    • D) All of the above.
      Answer: D) All of the above.
  22. The landscape of Kosovo’s mountains is primarily characterized by which of the following?
    • A) Flat plains
    • B) Steep cliffs and valleys
    • C) Deserts
    • D) Coastal beaches
      Answer: B) Steep cliffs and valleys
  23. Which of the following animals is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Kosovo?
    • A) Brown bear
    • B) Mountain goat
    • C) Balkan lynx
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  24. Which national park in Kosovo is famous for its trekking routes?
    • A) Sharri National Park
    • B) Kopaonik National Park
    • C) Rugova National Park
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: A) Sharri National Park
  25. Which of the following activities is popular among tourists in the mountains of Kosovo?
    • A) Paragliding
    • B) Rock climbing
    • C) Skiing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  26. What type of flora is predominantly found in the mountainous regions of Kosovo?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Alpine meadows
    • C) Desert vegetation
    • D) Mangroves
      Answer: B) Alpine meadows
  27. Which mountain is considered the “Gateway to the Accursed Mountains”?
    • A) Mount Gjeravica
    • B) Mount Kopaonik
    • C) Mount Brezovica
    • D) Mount Djeravica
      Answer: D) Mount Djeravica
  28. What is the primary source of water for the valleys in the mountainous regions of Kosovo?
    • A) Glacial melt
    • B) Rainfall
    • C) Rivers
    • D) Springs
      Answer: A) Glacial melt
  29. The local cuisine in Kosovo’s mountainous areas often includes which of the following?
    • A) Seafood
    • B) Dairy products
    • C) Exotic fruits
    • D) Spices
      Answer: B) Dairy products
  30. Which peak is famous for hosting the annual “Gjeravica Race”?
    • A) Mount Kopaonik
    • B) Mount Ruj
    • C) Mount Gjeravica
    • D) Mount Sokol
      Answer: C) Mount Gjeravica

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