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World Mountain Ranges

Geography ⇒ World Geography

World Mountain Ranges starts at 6 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in World Mountain Ranges. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Describe the process of orogeny.
Describe the significance of the Andes Mountains for South America.
Discuss the impact of mountain ranges on climate and weather patterns.
Explain the difference between fold mountains and block mountains.
Explain the role of plate tectonics in the formation of mountain ranges.
Explain why the Himalayas are still rising.
Name the highest peak in the Alps.
Name the highest peak in the Rocky Mountains.
The Alps are mainly spread across which two countries? (1) France and Germany (2) Switzerland and Austria (3) Italy and Spain (4) Norway and Sweden
The Appalachian Mountains are located in which country? (1) Canada (2) United States (3) Brazil (4) Russia
The Himalayas are primarily located in which continent? (1) Asia (2) Europe (3) Africa (4) South America
Which is the highest mountain in Africa? (1) Mount Kenya (2) Mount Kilimanjaro (3) Mount Elgon (4) Mount Cameroon
Fill in the blank: The _______ Mountains are the oldest mountain range in North America.
Mount Everest is part of the _______ mountain range.
The _______ Mountains are a major mountain range in Antarctica.
The _______ Mountains are a major mountain range in Russia, forming a boundary between Europe and Asia.
True or False: The Alps are located in South America.
True or False: The Alps are older than the Himalayas.
True or False: The Carpathian Mountains are found in Eastern Europe.
True or False: The Carpathians are part of the Alpine mountain system.