MCQs on mountains of Latvia January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest point in Latvia? (A) Gaiziņkalns (B) Jāņkalns (C) Dzerbene (D) Ērgļu Kalns 2. Gaiziņkalns is located in which region of Latvia? (A) Latgale (B) Zemgale (C) Kurzeme (D) Vidzeme 3. What is the height of Gaiziņkalns? (A) 200 meters (B) 150 meters (C) 311 meters (D) 250 meters 4. Which mountain is known for its beautiful hiking trails? (A) Ziemeļi (B) Gaiziņkalns (C) Jāņkalns (D) Ērgļu Kalns 5. The second highest hill in Latvia? (A) Jāņkalns (B) Dzerbene (C) Gaiziņkalns (D) Tērvete 6. Approximate height of Jāņkalns? (A) 180 meters (B) 200 meters (C) 238 meters (D) 150 meters 7. Typical terrain in Latvia’s “mountainous” regions? (A) Rugged peaks and valleys (B) High cliffs and deep fjords (C) Rolling hills and forests (D) Rocky deserts 8. Mountain range in northeastern Latvia? (A) Kurzeme Upland (B) Vidzeme Upland (C) Zilupe Hills (D) Latgale Highlands 9. Main geological feature of the Vidzeme Upland? (A) Limestone cliffs (B) Granite outcrops (C) Sandy dunes (D) Alluvial plains 10. Popular recreational activity in the mountains of Latvia? (A) Skiing (B) Rock climbing (C) Mountain biking (D) All of the above 11. Popular spot for winter sports in Latvia? (A) Gaiziņkalns (B) Ziemelmeži (C) Zilupe (D) Gaujiena 12. River flowing through the Vidzeme region? (A) Daugava (B) Gauja (C) Lielupe (D) Venta 13. Primary forest type in Latvia’s mountainous regions? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Mixed forest (C) Deciduous forest (D) Coniferous forest 14. Common wildlife species in the mountains of Latvia? (A) Snow leopards (B) Tigers (C) Polar bears (D) Wolves 15. Geological period shaping Latvia’s mountains? (A) Cenozoic (B) Paleozoic (C) Mesozoic (D) Precambrian 16. Natural resource primarily extracted from Latvia’s mountainous areas? (A) Limestone (B) Coal (C) Gold (D) Oil 17. Popular tourist attraction in Vidzeme region? (A) Rīga (B) Sigulda (C) Daugavpils (D) Liepāja 18. Significance of Gauja National Park? (A) Largest national park in Latvia (B) Known for unique rock formations (C) All of the above (D) Protects various species of flora and fauna 19. Hill famous for historical castle ruins? (A) Ziemelmeži (B) Jāņkalns (C) Gaiziņkalns (D) Tērvete 20. Average elevation of hills in the Vidzeme Upland? (A) 100–200 meters (B) 300–400 meters (C) 200–300 meters (D) 400–500 meters 21. Area known for scenic landscapes and outdoor activities? (A) Zilupe (B) Gauja National Park (C) Daugavpils (D) Rīga 22. Mountain associated with ancient legends and folklore? (A) Tērvete (B) Ērgļu Kalns (C) Jāņkalns (D) Gaiziņkalns 23. Climate in the mountainous regions of Latvia? (A) Tropical (B) Continental (C) Arid (D) Mediterranean 24. Summer activity in the mountains of Latvia? (A) Snowboarding (B) Ice fishing (C) Hiking (D) Sledding 25. Hill located near the city of Valmiera? (A) Tērvete (B) Jāņkalns (C) Ziemelmeži (D) Gaiziņkalns 26. Mountain area known for unique flora and fauna? (A) Kurzeme (B) Zemgale (C) Vidzeme Upland (D) Latgale 27. Lake located near Gaiziņkalns? (A) Lake Teiču (B) Lake Lubāns (C) Lake Daugava (D) Lake Baikal 28. Primary land use in the mountainous regions of Latvia? (A) Agriculture (B) Urban development (C) Mining (D) Tourism 29. Primary soil type in the mountains of Latvia? (A) Clay (B) Loamy (C) Sandy (D) Peaty 30. Peak famous for stunning panoramic views? (A) Ziemelmeži (B) Ērgļu Kalns (C) Jāņkalns (D) Gaiziņkalns