Explore Asia's Majestic Mountain Ranges: Himalayas, Tian Shan, and More

Question 1

Which of these mountain ranges is NOT located in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Alps

Answer

Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Ural Mountains

Question 2

Which of the following is **least** likely to be an economic benefit of the major mountain ranges in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Tourism

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Mining

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Waterpower

Question 3

Which geological event created the Himalayas, the world's tallest mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Collision of the Indian and Eurasian Plates

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Folding of the Earth's Crust

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Volcanic Activity

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Erosion by Glaciers

Question 4

Which ecosystem is NOT typically found in the major mountain ranges of Asia?

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Tropical rainforests

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Temperate forests

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Alpine meadows

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Tundra

Question 5

Which geological formation is not commonly found in the Himalayas mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Limestone

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Igneous rock

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Metamorphic rock

Question 6

Which mountain range in Asia is the highest, reaching above 8,000 meters?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Ural Mountains

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Karakoram

Question 7

Which mountain range in Asia is known for its distinctive red sandstone formations, including the Flaming Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Tian Shan

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Himalayas

Answer

Ural Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 8

What is the name of the peak in the Himalayas that is considered the highest point on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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K2

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Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

Question 9

Which of the following is a major biodiversity hotspot located within the Himalayan mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Himalayan broadleaf forests

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Western Ghats

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Sundarbans

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Borneo rainforest

Question 10

What is the name of the ethnic group that primarily inhabits the high-altitude regions of the Pamir Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Kyrgyz

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Pashtun

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Uighur

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Kazakh

Question 11

Which of the following is a major economic activity in the Ural Mountains, contributing to its regional economy and industry?

Accepted Answer

Mining

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Fishing

Question 12

Which towering mountain range, with peaks that pierce the heavens, holds the distinction of being the highest on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The majestic Himalayas, guardians of the skies in Asia

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The formidable Andes, reaching skyward in South America

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The iconic Alps, sentinel peaks gracing Europe

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The rugged Rocky Mountains, a backbone of North America

Question 13

When we speak of the Ural Mountains, what major natural boundary do they delineate?

Accepted Answer

Europe and Asia, two distinct continents

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North America and South America, separated by vast oceans

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Asia and Australia, divided by the Indian Ocean

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Africa and Antarctica, continents at opposite ends of the globe

Question 14

As we explore the cultural tapestry of the Himalayas, which ethnic group is NOT part of its diverse population?

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Inuit, an indigenous people primarily found in the Arctic regions

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Sherpa, known for their mountaineering prowess

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Tibetan, with their rich spiritual heritage

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Bhotiya, a community with a unique language and traditions

Question 15

Which of the following mountain ranges is renowned for its massive peaks, such as Mount Everest?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Ural Mountains

Question 16

Which mountain range serves as the natural divide between Europe and Asia?

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

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Himalayas

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Tian Shan

Question 17

The geological formation of the Himalayas can primarily be attributed to which process?

Accepted Answer

Collision of tectonic plates

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Volcanic activity

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Erosion and weathering

Question 18

Which of the following is a notable tourist destination located within the Tian Shan mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Lake Issyk-Kul

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Mount Elbrus

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 19

Which mountain range is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Ural Mountains

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Karakoram

Question 20

What is the natural border between Russia and Kazakhstan?

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

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Tian Shan

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Himalayas

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Caucasus

Question 21

Which mountain range is Mount Fuji located in?

Accepted Answer

Japanese Alps

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Himalayas

Answer

Alps

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Andes

Question 22

Which is the tallest mountain peak in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

K2

Answer

Kangchenjunga

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Lhotse

Question 23

Which mountain range marks the boundary between China and Kazakhstan?

Accepted Answer

Tian Shan

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Himalayas

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Ural Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 24

Which mountain range is known for its active volcanoes and geothermal activity?

Accepted Answer

Kamchatka Peninsula

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Altai Mountains

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Caucasus Mountains

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Hindu Kush

Question 25

Which mountain range is home to the vast Taklamakan Desert?

Accepted Answer

Kunlun Mountains

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Karakoram Mountains

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Tien Shan

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Hindu Kush

Question 26

Which of the following mountain ranges is not located in Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

Caucasus Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

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Ural Mountains

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Altai Mountains

Question 27

Which mountain range is commonly referred to as the "Roof of the World"?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

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Tian Shan

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Kunlun Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 28

Which mountain range forms a natural boundary separating Europe from Asia?

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

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Caucasus Mountains

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Altai Mountains

Question 29

Which mountain range is heavily glaciated and serves as a crucial source of freshwater for Central Asia?

Accepted Answer

Tian Shan

Answer

Hindu Kush

Answer

Kunlun Mountains

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Pamir Mountains

Question 30

Name the highest mountain peak in the Himalayas.

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

K2

Answer

Kangchenjunga

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Makalu

Question 31

Identify the ecosystem that is NOT characteristically found in the Ural Mountains.

Accepted Answer

Desert

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Taiga

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Tundra

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Steppe

Question 32

In the Himalayas, which site holds significant cultural and religious importance?

Accepted Answer

Mount Kailash

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Potala Palace

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Borobudur Temple

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Angkor Wat

Question 33

Which geological process is primarily responsible for the formation of the Ural Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Folding and uplift

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Continental drift

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Volcanic activity

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Erosion and deposition

Question 34

Describe the defining characteristic of the steppe ecosystem in the Ural Mountains.

Accepted Answer

Sparse vegetation, cold winters, hot summers

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Dense forests, abundant rainfall, mild temperatures

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High mountains, glaciers, alpine meadows

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Tropical rainforests, lush vegetation, high humidity

Question 35

Which country does NOT have a border with the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

Russia

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China

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India

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Nepal

Question 36

What is the approximate elevation of Mount Everest above sea level in meters?

Accepted Answer

8,000

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6,000

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7,000

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9,000

Question 37

Which of the following correctly compares the biodiversity of the Himalayas and the Tian Shan mountains, highlighting two unique species found in each?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas: snow leopard, yak; Tian Shan: argali sheep, Tien Shan spruce

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Himalayas: giant panda, red panda; Tian Shan: snow leopard, argali sheep

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Himalayas: argali sheep, Tien Shan spruce; Tian Shan: snow leopard, yak

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Himalayas: snow leopard, yak; Tian Shan: giant panda, red panda

Question 38

What are the major environmental concerns associated with resource extraction in mountain regions?

Accepted Answer

Pollution

Accepted Answer

Deforestation

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Resource depletion

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Increased tourism

Question 39

How did the Himalayas affect human migration in Asia?

Accepted Answer

The Himalayas blocked migration between northern and southern Asia.

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The Himalayas provided easy paths for migration across the region.

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The Himalayas had little impact on migration patterns.

Question 40

Which of the following mountain ranges holds the highest peak in the world?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Ural Mountains

Answer

Tian Shan

Question 41

Identify the mountain range that serves as a natural boundary between two continents.

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

Answer

Caucasus Mountains

Answer

Andes

Answer

Alps

Question 42

Among the given options, which is considered the planet's highest mountain peak?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

Answer

Kangchenjunga

Answer

Lhotse

Answer

K2

Question 43

Which of the following factors is not involved in the formation of mountain ranges?

Accepted Answer

Erosion

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Plate tectonics

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Volcanic activity

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Glaciation

Question 44

Which mountain range encompasses a wide range of ecosystems, from tropical forests to alpine meadows?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Ural Mountains

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Tian Shan

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Caucasus Mountains

Question 45

Among the options, which major river has its source in the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

Indus River

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Yangtze River

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Mekong River

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a major mountain range in Asia?

Accepted Answer

Andes

Answer

Tian Shan

Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Ural Mountains

Question 47

Which mountain range is renowned as the 'Roof of the World' due to its high peaks and challenging terrain?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Kunlun Mountains

Answer

Altai Mountains

Answer

Tien Shan

Question 48

Which mountain range serves as the natural boundary between Europe and Asia?

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

Answer

Pyrenees

Answer

Alps

Answer

Caucasus Mountains

Question 49

Which mountain range is home to Mount Everest, the world's highest peak?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Karakoram

Answer

Tien Shan

Answer

Hindu Kush

Question 50

Which mountain range is known for its rugged terrain, glaciers, and diverse ecosystems?

Accepted Answer

Tian Shan

Answer

Kunlun Mountains

Answer

Hindu Kush

Answer

Ural Mountains

Question 51

Which mountain range stretches from the Caspian Sea to Lake Baikal, forming a natural divide between Europe and Asia?

Accepted Answer

Ural Mountains

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Carpathian Mountains

Answer

Alps

Answer

Caucasus Mountains

Question 52

Which mountain range is the largest in Asia by area, covering parts of several countries including China, Nepal, and India?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Tien Shan

Answer

Ural Mountains

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Kunlun Mountains

Question 53

Which mountain range on the Kamchatka Peninsula is known for its active volcanoes and geothermal features?

Accepted Answer

Kamchatka Mountains

Answer

Ural Mountains

Answer

Tian Shan

Answer

Himalayas

Question 54

Which mountain range is home to Mount Fuji, an iconic symbol of Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japanese Alps

Answer

Ural Mountains

Answer

Tian Shan

Answer

Himalayas

Question 55

Which mountain range forms a natural barrier between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan Plateau?

Accepted Answer

Himalayas

Answer

Kunlun Mountains

Answer

Hindu Kush

Answer

Tien Shan