Mountains and Climbing:
Which mountain is the highest point on Earth?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Fuji
What is the term for the gradual increase in elevation and difficulty when climbing a mountain?
a) Summit
b) Ascent
c) Basecamp
d) Plateau
Which mountain range spans across seven countries in South Asia and is known as the “Roof of the World”?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Himalayas
d) Rockies
What is the practice of acclimatization in mountain climbing?
a) Cooking food at high altitudes
b) Adjusting to high altitudes gradually
c) Rapid ascent to the summit
d) Using oxygen tanks
Which type of rock formation is commonly found on mountains and results from freezing and thawing of water?
a) Caves
b) Stalactites
c) Glaciers
d) Talus slopes
Which mountain in Africa is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world?
a) Mount Everest
b) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Matterhorn
What is the term for the point where a glacier begins to flow downhill?
a) Summit
b) Basecamp
c) Crevasse
d) Glacier head
Which famous mountain in the United States is located in Alaska and is the tallest peak in North America?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Rainier
What is the primary gas that becomes less abundant at high altitudes, leading to altitude sickness?
a) Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide
c) Nitrogen
d) Helium
Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
a) Rocky Mountains
b) Andes
c) Alps
d) Himalayas
What is the practice of leaving no trace behind and minimizing environmental impact while climbing called?
a) Wilderness survival
b) Sustainable climbing
c) Environmental mountaineering
d) Litter prevention
Which famous mountain is known for its distinctive pyramidal shape and is located on the border of Switzerland and Italy?
a) Matterhorn
b) Mount St. Helens
c) Mount Elbrus
d) Mount Blanc
What is the term for a large crack or fissure in a glacier?
a) Cavern
b) Gorge
c) Crevasse
d) Abyss
Which mountain in Europe is the tallest peak in the Alps?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mont Blanc
What is the practice of using specialized equipment to ascend or descend steep slopes or cliffs called?
a) Rock climbing
b) Bouldering
c) Rappelling
d) Caving
Which mountain is known as the “Savage Mountain” due to its dangerous climbing conditions?
a) K2
b) Mount Kilimanjaro
c) Mount Elbrus
d) Mount Rainier
What is the term for a shelter or lodging for climbers at higher elevations on a mountain?
a) Lodge
b) Cabin
c) Basecamp
d) Hut
Which mountain range spans the western part of North America, including the United States and Canada?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Rockies
d) Himalayas
What is the highest mountain in Africa, known for its glaciers and multiple routes to the summit?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Elbrus
What is the practice of descending a mountain on skis or snowboards after reaching the summit called?
a) Skiing
b) Snowboarding
c) Descending
d) Mountaineering
Which mountain range stretches across southern Europe and includes countries like France, Italy, and Switzerland?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Rockies
d) Himalayas
What is the term for a large, steep-walled, and bowl-shaped hollow on the side of a mountain?
a) Ravine
b) Cirque
c) Canyon
d) Chasm
Which mountain is the tallest peak in Russia and Europe?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Elbrus
What is the practice of using ice axes, crampons, and ropes to climb frozen waterfalls or ice-covered slopes?
a) Rock climbing
b) Ice climbing
c) Rappelling
d) Hiking
Which mountain range is known as the “spine of Asia” and stretches across several countries, including India and Nepal?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Rockies
d) Himalayas
What is the term for a climbing technique where a person secures themselves to a fixed rope while ascending or descending?
a) Belaying
b) Rappelling
c) Lead climbing
d) Jumaring
Which mountain is known for its volcanic activity and is located in the state of Washington, USA?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount St. Helens
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Fuji
What is the practice of climbing frozen waterfalls using ice axes and specialized equipment called?
a) Snowboarding
b) Ice climbing
c) Skiing
d) Glacier hiking
Which mountain range is often called the “Backbone of North America” and stretches from New Mexico to Alaska?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Rockies
d) Himalayas
What is the term for a sudden and violent snowslide or avalanche?
a) Snowdrift
b) Snowflake
c) Snowstorm
d) Snow avalanche
Which mountain range forms the natural border between Europe and Asia?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Urals
d) Himalayas
What is the name of the highest peak in North America, located in Alaska?
a) Mount Kilimanjaro
b) Mount Everest
c) Mount McKinley (Denali)
d) Mount Elbrus
What is the practice of descending a mountain face with a controlled sliding technique called?
a) Skiing
b) Snowboarding
c) Glissading
d) Bouldering
Which mountain range is known for its dramatic fjords and is located in Norway and Sweden?
a) Andes
b) Alps
c) Scandinavian Mountains
d) Himalayas
What is the term for the practice of using one’s hands, feet, and other body parts to climb rocks or cliffs?
a) Rock climbing
b) Ice climbing
c) Rappelling
d) Hiking
