Mountain Ranges Practice Questions
20 free Mountain Ranges practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which of the following is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
- A Himalayas
- B Rocky Mountains
- C Ural Mountains
- D Andes Range
Correct answer: Andes Range
The Andes stretch approximately 7,000 km along the western coast of South America. They pass through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
In which continent are the Atlas Mountains located?
- A Asia
- B Europe
- C Australia
- D Africa
Correct answer: Africa
The Atlas Mountains are located in Northwest Africa, stretching through Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. They separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert.
Which mountain range acts as a natural border between Europe and Asia?
- A Alps
- B Pyrenees
- C Ural Mountains
- D Appalachian Mountains
Correct answer: Ural Mountains
The Ural Mountains run North to South through western Russia. They are traditionally considered the boundary between the continents of Europe and Asia.
Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak of which mountain range?
- A Andes Range
- B Himalayas
- C Rocky Mountains
- D Cascade Range
Correct answer: Andes Range
Mount Aconcagua, located in Argentina, is the highest point in the Andes. It is also the highest mountain outside of Asia, standing at 6,961 meters.
The 'Drakensberg' mountain range is situated in which country?
- A South Africa
- B Germany
- C Liechtenstein
- D Argentina
Correct answer: South Africa
The Drakensberg is the highest mountain range in Southern Africa. It encloses the central Southern African plateau and is known for its stunning basalt buttresses.
Which mountain range is primarily located in Switzerland, France, Italy, and Austria?
- A The Alps
- B Caucasus
- C Carpathians
- D Apennines
Correct answer: The Alps
The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range system that lies entirely in Europe. Mont Blanc is the highest peak in this range, located on the French-Italian border.
The 'Great Dividing Range' is the most significant mountain range of which country?
- A New Zealand
- B USA
- C China
- D Australia
Correct answer: Australia
The Great Dividing Range, also known as the Eastern Highlands, runs parallel to the east coast of Australia. It is the third longest land-based mountain range in the world.
Which mountain range is known for the peak 'Mount Elbrus', the highest point in Europe?
- A The Caucasus
- B Alps
- C Pyrenees
- D Balkan Mountains
Correct answer: The Caucasus
The Caucasus Mountains span between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Mount Elbrus is a dormant volcano located in this range and is considered the highest peak in Europe.
The 'Appalachian Mountains' are located in which part of North America?
- A Eastern Part
- B Western Part
- C Southern Part
- D Central Part
Correct answer: Eastern Part
The Appalachians are an ancient system of mountains in eastern North America. They are much older and more eroded than the younger Rocky Mountains in the west.
Which of these mountain ranges is located in the South Island of New Zealand?
- A Southern Alps
- B Blue Mountains
- C Sierra Nevada
- D Grampians
Correct answer: Southern Alps
The Southern Alps run along the length of New Zealand's South Island. Its highest peak is Aoraki / Mount Cook, which is a popular destination for climbers.
The 'Hindu Kush' range is primarily located in which two countries?
- A Afghanistan and Pakistan
- B India and Nepal
- C China and Mongolia
- D Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Correct answer: Afghanistan and Pakistan
The Hindu Kush is an 800 km long mountain range that stretches through central Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. It is part of the Great Himalayan alpide belt.
Which mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?
- A Alps
- B Apennines
- C Dinaric Alps
- D Pyrenees
Correct answer: Pyrenees
The Pyrenees stretch for about 430 km between Spain and France. The tiny landlocked sovereign state of Andorra is also located within this range.
The 'Altai Mountains' are located at the junction of Russia, China, Mongolia, and which other country?
- A Kazakhstan
- B Kyrgyzstan
- C Uzbekistan
- D Tajikistan
Correct answer: Kazakhstan
The Altai Mountains are in Central and East Asia, where Russia, China, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan come together. The rivers Irtysh and Ob have their sources here.
Which mountain range is famous for the peak 'Mount McKinley' (now Denali)?
- A Rocky Mountains
- B Alaska Range
- C Sierra Madre
- D Brooks Range
Correct answer: Alaska Range
The Alaska Range is a relatively narrow mountain range in the south-central region of Alaska. Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America.
The 'Zagros Mountains' are the largest mountain range in which country?
- A Turkey
- B Iran
- C Iraq
- D Egypt
Correct answer: Iran
The Zagros Mountains form the largest mountain range in Iran, Iraq, and southeastern Turkey. They were formed by the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates.
Which of the following are mountain ranges located in Antarctica?
- A Transantarctic Mountains
- B Ellsworth Mountains
- C Transantarctic and Ellsworth
- D Southern Alps of New Zealand
Correct answer: Transantarctic and Ellsworth
Antarctica has several ranges, including the Transantarctic Mountains, which divide the continent into East and West, and the Ellsworth Mountains, home to the continent's highest peak, Vinson Massif. The Southern Alps, by contrast, run through New Zealand and are unrelated to Antarctica.
The 'Sierra Nevada' mountain range is located in which US state?
- A Washington
- B California
- C Florida
- D Texas
Correct answer: California
The Sierra Nevada is a major mountain range in the Western United States, primarily in California. It is home to Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe.
Which mountain range is often called the 'Roof of the World'?
- A Tien Shan
- B Karakoram
- C Pamir Mountains
- D Kunlun Mountains
Correct answer: Pamir Mountains
The Pamir Mountains are located at the junction of the Himalayas, Tian Shan, Karakoram, Kunlun, and Hindu Kush ranges. They are among the world's highest mountains.
The 'Tian Shan' range, meaning 'Celestial Mountains', is mainly located in which country?
- A Japan
- B China
- C Thailand
- D Vietnam
Correct answer: China
The Tian Shan is a large system of mountain ranges located in Central Asia. It straddles the border between China and Kyrgyzstan, extending into Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
Mount Logan is the highest point in Canada and belongs to which mountain range?
- A Appalachian Mountains
- B Saint Elias Mountains
- C Coast Mountains
- D Laurentian Mountains
Correct answer: Saint Elias Mountains
Mount Logan is located in the Saint Elias Mountains in southwestern Yukon. It is the second-highest peak in North America after Denali.