Mountains: Interactive Quizzes for Year 3 Geography

Question 1

What is the term for the process that forms mountains?

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Orogeny

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Weathering

Question 2

Which mountain range can be found in the western part of the United Kingdom?

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The Pennines

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The Alps

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The Andes

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The Himalayas

Question 3

Which mountain is famous for its unique, pyramid-like shape?

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Matterhorn

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Everest

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K2

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of mountains?

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Tall and have steep slopes

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Flat and wide

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Covered in forests

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Only found on islands

Question 5

How do mountains form?

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When tectonic plates move and collide

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When rivers carve out land

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When volcanoes erupt

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When sediments build up

Question 6

Which type of mountain is created by volcanic activity?

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Volcanic mountain

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Fold mountain

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Fault-block mountain

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Dome mountain

Question 7

In which mountain range is Mount Everest located?

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The Himalayas

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The Andes

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The Alps

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The Rocky Mountains

Question 8

What is a fun activity that people can do in the mountains?

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Hiking

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Swimming

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Cycling

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Surfing

Question 9

Which of these things can be a danger in the mountains?

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Avalanches

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Earthquakes

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Floods

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Tornadoes

Question 10

What do we call the study of mountains?

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Geology

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Geography

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Meteorology

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Biology

Question 11

Which mountain is the tallest in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

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Cnicht

Question 12

What is the word for the process of rocks and soil being worn away by wind and water?

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Erosion

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Glaciation

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Deposition

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Folding

Question 13

Which animal has adaptations that help it live in mountainous regions?

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Mountain goats

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Elephants

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Bears

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Tigers

Question 14

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?

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Mount Everest

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K2

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Annapurna

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Kangchenjunga

Question 15

Which of these is **not** a characteristic of mountains?

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They are always green.

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They have high peaks.

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They are made of rock.

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They are usually covered in snow.

Question 16

How are **most** mountains formed?

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By the movement of the Earth's plates.

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By the erosion of rivers.

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By volcanic eruptions.

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By the growth of trees.

Question 17

Which of these is **not** a type of mountain?

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Sandy mountain.

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Fold mountain.

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Fault mountain.

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Volcanic mountain.

Question 18

In which continent is the highest mountain in the world located?

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Asia.

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Europe.

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North America.

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Antarctica.

Question 19

What is the name of the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Ben Nevis

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Mount Everest

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Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

Question 20

Which mountain range runs through the middle of the UK?

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The Pennines

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The Alps

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The Himalayas

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The Rockies

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of mountain?

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Mesa

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Fold mountain

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Volcanic mountain

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Fault mountain

Question 22

When rocks are pushed together to form mountains, what is this process called?

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Folding

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Erosion

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Volcanism

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Weathering

Question 23

Who is a famous mountain climber?

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Edmund Hillary

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Albert Einstein

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Usain Bolt

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Marie Curie

Question 24

What do we call the imaginary line that connects the tops of a mountain range?

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Ridgeline

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Contour line

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Drainage divide

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Fault line

Question 25

How do fold mountains form?

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When rocks are pushed together and folded under pressure

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When volcanoes erupt and build up layers of lava

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When water and wind wear away at rocks

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When earthquakes cause the ground to shake and rocks to break

Question 26

When you climb higher up a mountain, what happens to the amount of oxygen in the air you breathe?

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There is less oxygen at higher altitudes.

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There is more oxygen at higher altitudes.

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The amount of oxygen stays the same regardless of altitude.

Question 27

How are mountains formed?

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By the movement and collision of tectonic plates

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By volcanic eruptions

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By wind and rain

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By the flow of rivers

Question 28

Which type of mountain is formed when magma or lava pushes up through the Earth's crust?

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Volcanic mountains

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Fold mountains

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Fault-block mountains

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Domes

Question 29

What is the highest mountain in the United Kingdom?

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Ben Nevis

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Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

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Mount Snowdonia

Question 30

True or False: All mountains are found in remote, hard-to-reach places.

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False

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True

Question 31

Which of these is NOT a way to protect mountains?

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Building new roads and paths

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Planting trees to prevent landslides

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Controlling the number of animals grazing

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Creating national parks

Question 32

As you climb higher up a mountain, what happens to the weather?

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It gets colder and drier.

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It gets warmer and wetter.

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It stays the same.

Question 33

What is the best way to protect the environment when visiting the mountains?

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Taking public transportation to the mountains

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Building a campfire anywhere

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Driving an off-road vehicle up the mountain trails

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Leaving trash and litter behind

Question 34

When you climb higher up a mountain, what happens to the amount of oxygen you breathe in?

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It decreases.

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It stays the same.

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It increases.

Question 35

What is the tallest mountain in the UK?

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Everest

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Scafell Pike

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Snowdon

Question 36

When lava erupts and builds up, what type of mountain is formed?

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Volcanic mountain

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Fold mountain

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Fault mountain

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Dome mountain

Question 37

Which mountain range can you find in the eastern part of the UK?

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The Pennines

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The Alps

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The Rockies

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The Himalayas

Question 38

Which adaptation helps animals in the mountains stay warm in cold temperatures?

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Thicker fur

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Longer legs

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Smaller size

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Webbed feet

Question 39

What should we avoid doing in the mountains to protect them?

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Digging up rocks and soil

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Leaving litter behind

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Walking and enjoying the views

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Planting trees

Question 40

When two enormous pieces of the Earth's crust collide, what kind of mountains are formed?

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Fold mountains

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Fault mountains

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Volcanic mountains

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Plateau mountains

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a usual feature of mountains?

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Smooth slopes

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Steep sides

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Rocky ground

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Very tall

Question 42

How are mountains made?

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When the Earth's crust pushes together or pulls apart

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When rivers drop sand and pebbles

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When water wears away rocks

Question 43

What type of mountain is made when hot, melted rock cools and becomes hard?

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Volcanic mountain

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Fold mountain

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Fault-block mountain

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Dome mountain

Question 44

Which of these mountain ranges is in the UK?

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The Pennines

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The Alps

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The Himalayas

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The Andes

Question 45

What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?

Accepted Answer

Mount Everest

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Ben Nevis

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Mount Fuji

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 46

Which of these is a danger of living in mountains?

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Landslides

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Hurricanes

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Flooding

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Tsunamis

Question 47

What is the name of the tool used to measure the height of mountains?

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Altimeter

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 48

What do people often do in mountainous areas?

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Go hiking

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Go surfing

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Go swimming

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Go cycling

Question 49

What is the name of the line that splits a mountain in half?

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Ridge

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Valley

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Peak

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Slope