MCQs on mountains of Trinidad and Tobago

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

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