- What is the highest mountain in Panama?
- A) Cerro Jefe
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Chiriquí
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: B) Volcán Barú
- Volcán Barú is located in which province of Panama?
- A) Bocas del Toro
- B) Chiriquí
- C) Veraguas
- D) Panamá
Answer: B) Chiriquí
- What is the elevation of Volcán Barú?
- A) 3,500 meters
- B) 3,474 meters
- C) 3,200 meters
- D) 3,800 meters
Answer: B) 3,474 meters
- Which mountain range runs through Panama?
- A) Andes
- B) Sierra Madre
- C) Cordillera Central
- D) Rocky Mountains
Answer: C) Cordillera Central
- What is the primary type of vegetation found in the highlands of Panama?
- A) Desert scrub
- B) Tropical rainforest
- C) Alpine tundra
- D) Savanna
Answer: B) Tropical rainforest
- Cerro Punta is known for its significance in what agricultural product?
- A) Coffee
- B) Sugarcane
- C) Banana
- D) Cocoa
Answer: A) Coffee
- Which national park is home to the highest point in Panama?
- A) Darién National Park
- B) Volcán Barú National Park
- C) Coiba National Park
- D) Soberanía National Park
Answer: B) Volcán Barú National Park
- What is the main volcanic activity type found in Panama?
- A) Stratovolcanic
- B) Shield volcano
- C) Cinder cone
- D) Lava dome
Answer: A) Stratovolcanic
- Which mountain in Panama is known for its biodiversity and unique ecosystems?
- A) Cerro Jefe
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Chiriquí
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: B) Volcán Barú
- Cerro Jefe is part of which mountain range?
- A) Cordillera Central
- B) Sierra de Veraguas
- C) Cordillera de Talamanca
- D) Sierra Madre
Answer: A) Cordillera Central
- Which mountain is the second highest in Panama?
- A) Cerro Chiriquí
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Jefe
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: A) Cerro Chiriquí
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Panama?
- A) Tropical wet
- B) Tropical dry
- C) Temperate
- D) Polar
Answer: A) Tropical wet
- Which mountain is known for its scenic views and hiking trails?
- A) Cerro Punta
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Jefe
- D) Cerro Chiriquí
Answer: B) Volcán Barú
- What natural feature is commonly found in the highlands of Panama?
- A) Glaciers
- B) Hot springs
- C) Waterfalls
- D) Caves
Answer: C) Waterfalls
- Which indigenous group is known to inhabit the mountainous regions of Panama?
- A) Ngäbe-Buglé
- B) Kuna
- C) Emberá
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which mountain in Panama has the largest area of cloud forest?
- A) Volcán Barú
- B) Cerro Jefe
- C) Cerro Chiriquí
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: A) Volcán Barú
- What is the primary source of water for the surrounding regions from the mountains in Panama?
- A) Rivers
- B) Glaciers
- C) Lakes
- D) Springs
Answer: A) Rivers
- Which mountain is known for its rich birdlife, including the Resplendent Quetzal?
- A) Volcán Barú
- B) Cerro Jefe
- C) Cerro Chiriquí
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: A) Volcán Barú
- What is the predominant rock type found in the mountains of Panama?
- A) Sedimentary
- B) Igneous
- C) Metamorphic
- D) Limestone
Answer: B) Igneous
- Cerro Chiriquí is famous for its cool climate, making it suitable for what type of agriculture?
- A) Coffee and flowers
- B) Bananas and pineapples
- C) Cocoa and vanilla
- D) Corn and beans
Answer: A) Coffee and flowers
- Which mountain is considered a popular destination for eco-tourism in Panama?
- A) Volcán Barú
- B) Cerro Jefe
- C) Cerro Chiriquí
- D) Cerro Tute
Answer: A) Volcán Barú
- What major body of water is located to the south of Panama’s mountainous region?
- A) Caribbean Sea
- B) Pacific Ocean
- C) Gulf of Mexico
- D) Atlantic Ocean
Answer: B) Pacific Ocean
- Which national park protects the mountainous areas and is known for its hiking opportunities?
- A) Darién National Park
- B) Coiba National Park
- C) Volcán Barú National Park
- D) Soberanía National Park
Answer: C) Volcán Barú National Park
- What geological feature is commonly found in the mountains of Panama due to volcanic activity?
- A) Craters
- B) Plateaus
- C) Canyons
- D) Valleys
Answer: A) Craters
- Which mountain area in Panama is known for its unique plant species?
- A) Cerro Punta
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Jefe
- D) Cerro Chiriquí
Answer: B) Volcán Barú
- What is the main threat to the mountainous ecosystems of Panama?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Urbanization
- C) Mining
- D) Overgrazing
Answer: A) Deforestation
- Which mountain in Panama is the site of an active volcano?
- A) Cerro Punta
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Jefe
- D) Cerro Chiriquí
Answer: B) Volcán Barú
- Cerro Tute is located in which province of Panama?
- A) Chiriquí
- B) Bocas del Toro
- C) Veraguas
- D) Panamá
Answer: A) Chiriquí
- What type of fauna is commonly found in the mountains of Panama?
- A) Bears
- B) Mountain goats
- C) Jaguars
- D) Elephants
Answer: C) Jaguars
- Which mountain is known for its scenic vistas and is a favorite among hikers in Panama?
- A) Cerro Punta
- B) Volcán Barú
- C) Cerro Jefe
- D) Cerro Chiriquí
Answer: B) Volcán Barú