MCQs on mountains of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines? (A) La Soufrière (B) Mount St. Andrew (C) Mount Royal (D) Mount Pleasant 2. What type of volcano is La Soufrière? (A) Shield volcano (B) Cinder cone (C) Stratovolcano (D) Lava dome 3. What is the elevation of La Soufrière? (A) 1,234 meters (B) 1,234 feet (C) 1,250 meters (D) 1,800 meters 4. When did the most recent eruption of La Soufrière occur? (A) 2021 (B) 1999 (C) 2011 (D) 1979 5. Which mountain is known for its lush rainforests and biodiversity? (A) Mount St. Andrew (B) Mount Pleasant (C) Mount Royal (D) La Soufrière 6. Which activity is popular for tourists visiting La Soufrière? (A) Skiing (B) Surfing (C) Hiking (D) Mountain biking 7. What is the primary geological feature of Saint Vincent? (A) Volcanic mountains (B) Limestone hills (C) Sand dunes (D) Coral reefs 8. Which region of Saint Vincent is known for its mountainous terrain? (A) Central region (B) Southern region (C) Northern region (D) Western region 9. What is the name of the national park that includes La Soufrière? (A) Botanical Gardens National Park (B) Kingstown National Park (C) Tobago Cays National Park (D) La Soufrière National Park 10. Which of the following is a common feature of the trails around La Soufrière? (A) Steep inclines (B) Paved roads (C) Urban areas (D) Flat terrain 11. What is the best time to hike La Soufrière? (A) During the rainy season (B) In winter (C) At night (D) During the dry season 12. What type of vegetation is primarily found in the mountainous areas of Saint Vincent? (A) Desert plants (B) Tropical rainforest (C) Coniferous trees (D) Grasslands 13. Which of the following wildlife is commonly found in the forests of Saint Vincent? (A) Jaguars (B) Green monkeys (C) Polar bears (D) Bison 14. What major natural disaster occurred in 1902 related to La Soufrière? (A) Earthquake (B) Tsunami (C) Eruption (D) Landslide 15. What is the distance between La Soufrière and the nearest town, Kingstown? (A) 10 km (B) 5 km (C) 15 km (D) 20 km 16. Which of the following activities is prohibited in La Soufrière National Park? (A) Hiking (B) Hunting (C) Camping (D) Birdwatching 17. What type of rock primarily composes the mountains of Saint Vincent? (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) Limestone 18. Which other volcanic island is part of the same volcanic arc as Saint Vincent? (A) Barbados (B) Grenada (C) Dominica (D) Saint Lucia 19. What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Saint Vincent? (A) Mediterranean climate (B) Desert climate (C) Tropical rainforest climate (D) Continental climate 20. What is the main economic benefit of the mountains in Saint Vincent? (A) Agriculture (B) Mining (C) Tourism (D) Manufacturing 21. What is the average temperature at the summit of La Soufrière? (A) 15°C (B) 20°C (C) 25°C (D) 30°C 22. Which festival is celebrated in the vicinity of La Soufrière? (A) Reggae Festival (B) International Day of Forests (C) La Soufrière Festival (D) Saint Vincent Carnival 23. Which plant species is commonly found in the mountainous areas of Saint Vincent? (A) Cacti (B) Sugar cane (C) Cocoa trees (D) Mangroves 24. What is the geological age of La Soufrière? (A) 1 million years (B) 200,000 years (C) 50,000 years (D) 100,000 years 25. What phenomenon can be caused by volcanic eruptions in Saint Vincent? (A) Earthquakes (B) Ash falls (C) Tsunamis (D) Mudslides 26. What is the main source of water in the mountains of Saint Vincent? (A) Glaciers (B) Lakes (C) Rivers and streams (D) Wells 27. Which is a characteristic of the trails leading to La Soufrière? (A) Paved paths (B) Well-marked signs (C) Urban infrastructure (D) Difficult terrain 28. Which mountain is also a popular hiking destination besides La Soufrière? (A) Mount St. Andrew (B) Mount Royal (C) All of the above (D) Mount Pleasant 29. What type of erosion is significant in the mountains of Saint Vincent? (A) Wind erosion (B) Water erosion (C) Glacial erosion (D) None of the above 30. Which ecosystem is prevalent in the mountainous regions of Saint Vincent? (A) Tundra (B) Desert (C) Grassland (D) Tropical rainforest