Mountains & Plateaus — Set 2
Geography · पर्वत और पठार · Questions 11–20 of 40
Which range is located in the northwestern part of Africa?
Correct Answer: D. Atlas Mountains
The Atlas Mountains stretch across Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. They separate the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines from the Sahara Desert. The highest peak in this range is Toubkal.
The Columbia Plateau is located in which country?
Correct Answer: D. USA
The Columbia Plateau is a wide geographic region in the northwestern United States. It was formed by massive basaltic lava flows over geological time. It lies between the Cascade Range and the Rocky Mountains.
Which mountain range contains the famous peak 'Matterhorn'?
Correct Answer: D. The Alps
The Matterhorn is a prominent pyramid-shaped peak in the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It is one of the highest summits in the Alps. The range itself is a result of the collision between the African and Eurasian plates.
The Potwar Plateau is a geographical feature of which country?
Correct Answer: C. Pakistan
The Potwar Plateau is located in the northeastern part of Pakistan. It is bounded by the Indus River and the Jhelum River. The region is economically important due to its oil and salt deposits.
The Drakensberg mountains are the highest range in which country?
Correct Answer: D. South Africa
The Drakensberg range is the main mountain system of South Africa and Lesotho. The name means 'Dragon Mountains' in Afrikaans. It is well known for its dramatic escarpments and waterfalls.
Which plateau is known for its massive deposits of tin?
Correct Answer: D. Bolivian Plateau
The Bolivian Plateau, or Altiplano, is famous for its rich mineral resources, especially tin. It is the most extensive area of high plateau on Earth outside of Tibet. It also contains the world's largest salt flat, Salar de Uyuni.
The Apennines mountain range runs through the entire length of?
Correct Answer: B. Italy
The Apennines form the backbone of the Italian peninsula. They stretch for about 1,200 kilometers from the north to the south of Italy. The range is largely composed of limestone and sandstone.
Which plateau is famous for the 'Grand Canyon' in the USA?
Correct Answer: B. Colorado Plateau
The Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado River through the layers of the Colorado Plateau. This plateau covers parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico. It is characterized by high elevations and deep canyons.
Which mountain range forms the border between France and Spain?
Correct Answer: B. Pyrenees
The Pyrenees mountains create a high natural barrier between France and Spain. They stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. The small sovereign state of Andorra is located within this range.
The Loess Plateau, known for its highly erodible silt, is in?
Correct Answer: C. China
The Loess Plateau in North-Central China is covered with wind-deposited silt called loess. This plateau is the primary source of sediment for the Yellow River. It has played a central role in Chinese agricultural history.