MCQs on mountains of Trinidad and Tobago January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Trinidad? (A) Mount St. Benedict (B) Mount Tamana (C) El Cerro del Aripo (D) Mount Plaisance 2. What is the elevation of El Cerro del Aripo? (A) 940 meters (B) 1,200 meters (C) 1,000 meters (D) 850 meters 3. Which mountain range is found in Trinidad? (A) Northern Range (B) Southern Range (C) Central Range (D) Eastern Range 4. What is the name of the highest peak in Tobago? (A) Mount Tobago (B) Mount Scarborough (C) Pigeon Peak (D) Mount Dillon 5. What is the elevation of Pigeon Peak? (A) 600 meters (B) 600 feet (C) 750 feet (D) 550 meters 6. Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and rainforests in Trinidad? (A) Mount St. Benedict (B) Mount Plaisance (C) Mount Tamana (D) El Cerro del Aripo 7. Which mountain in Tobago is popular for hiking and tourism? (A) Pigeon Peak (B) Mount Scarborough (C) Mount Dillon (D) Mount Pleasant 8. Which geographical feature is primarily found in the Northern Range of Trinidad? (A) Flatlands (B) Mountains and hills (C) Plateaus (D) Coastal plains 9. What type of climate characterizes the mountainous regions of Trinidad and Tobago? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Desert (C) Temperate (D) Polar 10. Which river originates from the mountains of Trinidad? (A) Boco River (B) Ortoire River (C) Tamana River (D) Caroni River 11. What is the primary type of vegetation found in the mountainous regions of Trinidad? (A) Mangroves (B) Deciduous forests (C) Evergreen forests (D) Grasslands 12. Which mountain is known for its limestone caves in Trinidad? (A) Mount Plaisance (B) El Cerro del Aripo (C) Mount Tamana (D) Mount St. Benedict 13. What is the main geological composition of Trinidad’s mountains? (A) Limestone (B) Granite (C) Volcanic rock (D) Sandstone 14. Which mountain is a significant watershed in Trinidad? (A) Mount St. Benedict (B) Mount Plaisance (C) El Cerro del Aripo (D) Mount Tamana 15. Which of the following birds is commonly found in the mountainous areas of Trinidad? (A) Scarlet Ibis (B) Yellow-rumped Cacique (C) Saffron Finch (D) Blue-backed Manakin 16. What is the primary activity of the communities living in the mountainous regions of Trinidad and Tobago? (A) Fishing (B) Agriculture (C) Mining (D) Tourism 17. Which mountain range in Trinidad is known for its waterfalls? (A) Southern Range (B) Eastern Range (C) Central Range (D) Northern Range 18. What is a popular hiking trail in the Northern Range of Trinidad? (A) Las Cuevas Trail (B) Maracas Beach Trail (C) Pigeon Peak Trail (D) El Tucuche Trail 19. What type of tourism is popular in the mountainous areas of Trinidad and Tobago? (A) Eco-tourism (B) All of the above (C) Cultural tourism (D) Adventure tourism 20. What is the main risk associated with the mountainous regions of Trinidad? (A) Flooding (B) Earthquakes (C) Deforestation (D) Landslides 21. Which of the following is a notable feature of the mountains in Tobago? (A) Birdwatching spots (B) Coral reefs (C) Crater lakes (D) Hot springs 22. What is the significance of the rainforest ecosystem in the mountains of Trinidad? (A) Recreational area (B) Source of timber (C) Biodiversity hotspot (D) None of the above 23. Which peak is known for its stunning views of the Caribbean Sea? (A) Pigeon Peak (B) El Cerro del Aripo (C) Mount Tamana (D) Mount Plaisance 24. What type of rock is commonly found in the mountains of Trinidad? (A) Basalt (B) Granite (C) Limestone (D) Shale 25. What is the main environmental concern in the mountainous areas of Trinidad? (A) Air pollution (B) Deforestation (C) Water scarcity (D) Soil erosion 26. Which of the following activities is popular among tourists in the Trinidadian mountains? (A) Skiing (B) Snowboarding (C) Zip-lining (D) Surfing 27. Which mountain is often used for scientific research due to its unique ecosystem? (A) Mount Tamana (B) Mount Plaisance (C) El Cerro del Aripo (D) Pigeon Peak 28. Which flora is endemic to the mountainous regions of Trinidad? (A) Cacti (B) Orchid species (C) Mangroves (D) Pine trees 29. What natural phenomenon affects the climate of Trinidad’s mountainous regions? (A) El Niño (B) Trade winds (C) Monsoons (D) Tsunamis 30. Which local festival celebrates the culture and heritage of the mountainous communities in Trinidad? (A) Carnival (B) Emancipation Day (C) Parang Festival (D) Divali