MCQs on mountains of Panama

  • 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

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