MCQs on mountains of Panama January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Panama? (A) Volcán Barú (B) Cerro Jefe (C) Cerro Chiriquí (D) Cerro Tute 2. Volcán Barú is located in which province of Panama? (A) Bocas del Toro (B) Panamá (C) Veraguas (D) Chiriquí 3. What is the elevation of Volcán Barú? (A) 3,500 meters (B) 3,800 meters (C) 3,200 meters (D) 3,474 meters 4. Which mountain range runs through Panama? (A) Cordillera Central (B) Sierra Madre (C) Andes (D) Rocky Mountains 5. What is the primary type of vegetation found in the highlands of Panama? (A) Desert scrub (B) Tropical rainforest (C) Alpine tundra (D) Savanna 6. Cerro Punta is known for its significance in what agricultural product? (A) Sugarcane (B) Coffee (C) Banana (D) Cocoa 7. Which national park is home to the highest point in Panama? (A) Volcán Barú National Park (B) Darién National Park (C) Coiba National Park (D) Soberanía National Park 8. What is the main volcanic activity type found in Panama? (A) Lava dome (B) Shield volcano (C) Cinder cone (D) Stratovolcanic 9. Which mountain in Panama is known for its biodiversity and unique ecosystems? (A) Cerro Jefe (B) Volcán Barú (C) Cerro Chiriquí (D) Cerro Tute 10. Cerro Jefe is part of which mountain range? (A) Cordillera de Talamanca (B) Sierra de Veraguas (C) Cordillera Central (D) Sierra Madre 11. Which mountain is the second highest in Panama? (A) Cerro Tute (B) Volcán Barú (C) Cerro Jefe (D) Cerro Chiriquí 12. What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Panama? (A) Tropical dry (B) Tropical wet (C) Temperate (D) Polar 13. Which mountain is known for its scenic views and hiking trails? (A) Cerro Punta (B) Cerro Jefe (C) Volcán Barú (D) Cerro Chiriquí 14. What natural feature is commonly found in the highlands of Panama? (A) Glaciers (B) Hot springs (C) Caves (D) Waterfalls 15. Which indigenous group is known to inhabit the mountainous regions of Panama? (A) Ngäbe-Buglé (B) Kuna (C) Emberá (D) All of the above 16. Which mountain in Panama has the largest area of cloud forest? (A) Cerro Chiriquí (B) Cerro Jefe (C) Volcán Barú (D) Cerro Tute 17. What is the primary source of water for the surrounding regions from the mountains in Panama? (A) Springs (B) Glaciers (C) Lakes (D) Rivers 18. Which mountain is known for its rich birdlife, including the Resplendent Quetzal? (A) Volcán Barú (B) Cerro Jefe (C) Cerro Chiriquí (D) Cerro Tute 19. What is the predominant rock type found in the mountains of Panama? (A) Sedimentary (B) Limestone (C) Metamorphic (D) Igneous 20. Cerro Chiriquí is famous for its cool climate, making it suitable for what type of agriculture? (A) Corn and beans (B) Bananas and pineapples (C) Cocoa and vanilla (D) Coffee and flowers 21. Which mountain is considered a popular destination for eco-tourism in Panama? (A) Cerro Jefe (B) Volcán Barú (C) Cerro Chiriquí (D) Cerro Tute 22. What major body of water is located to the south of Panama’s mountainous region? (A) Pacific Ocean (B) Caribbean Sea (C) Gulf of Mexico (D) Atlantic Ocean 23. 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 24. What geological feature is commonly found in the mountains of Panama due to volcanic activity? (A) Plateaus (B) Craters (C) Canyons (D) Valleys 25. Which mountain area in Panama is known for its unique plant species? (A) Cerro Punta (B) Cerro Jefe (C) Volcán Barú (D) Cerro Chiriquí 26. What is the main threat to the mountainous ecosystems of Panama? (A) Deforestation (B) Urbanization (C) Mining (D) Overgrazing 27. Which mountain in Panama is the site of an active volcano? (A) Cerro Punta (B) Cerro Chiriquí (C) Cerro Jefe (D) Volcán Barú 28. Cerro Tute is located in which province of Panama? (A) Chiriquí (B) Bocas del Toro (C) Veraguas (D) Panamá 29. What type of fauna is commonly found in the mountains of Panama? (A) Bears (B) Mountain goats (C) Jaguars (D) Elephants 30. Which mountain is known for its scenic vistas and is a favorite among hikers in Panama? (A) Volcán Barú (B) Cerro Punta (C) Cerro Jefe (D) Cerro Chiriquí