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Where is this Mountain Pass? Trivia Quiz

I'll describe a mountain pass from somewhere in the world and you tell me the country or mountain range it is in. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
363,074

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
461

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Lindis Pass is located on the South Island of what country? Hint

New Zealand

Indonesia

Japan

Australia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Located near the border of France and Spain, Roncesvalles Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges? Hint

Alps

Pindus Mountains

Sierra Morena

Pyrenees

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Question 3 of 10

3. Zigana Pass is located in the Pontic Mountains in what country? Hint

Greece

Georgia

Nepal

Turkey

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Question 4 of 10

4. Located in the Middle East and once an important part of the Silk Road, the Khyber Pass connects which two countries? Hint

Iran and Iraq

Syria and Jordan

Egypt and Israel

Afghanistan and Pakistan

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1971, Athabasca Pass became a National Historic Site of Canada. What mountain range is it a part of? Hint

Cascade Range

Rocky Mountains

Coast Mountains

Monashee Mountains

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Question 6 of 10

6. The location of the Christ the Redeemer of the Andes statue, Los Libertadores Pass is a link between what two countries? Hint

Colombia and Ecuador

Bolivia and Brazil

Peru and Venezuela

Argentina and Chile

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Question 7 of 10

7. Is Corrieyairack Pass located in the Scottish Highlands?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Horrocks Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges, the largest in South Australia? Hint

Petermann Ranges

Great Dividing Range

Hervey Range

Flinders Ranges

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Question 9 of 10

9. Connecting China and India, Karakoram Pass is located in the mountain range of the same name.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Part of the Cascade Range, Chinook Pass acts as the eastern entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. What country is it in? Hint

France

United States

Mexico

Russia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lindis Pass is located on the South Island of what country?

Answer: New Zealand

Lindis Pass is 3,186 feet high. It is located between the towns of Cromwell and Omarama. Part of State Highway 8 goes along it.

2. Located near the border of France and Spain, Roncesvalles Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges?

Answer: Pyrenees

Roncesvalles Pass is 3,468 feet high. It is located between the Spanish towns of Roncesvalles and Valcarlos. Two battles took part in the pass, one in 778 and one in 1813.

3. Zigana Pass is located in the Pontic Mountains in what country?

Answer: Turkey

Zigana Pass has an elevation of 6,667 feet. A 5,584 foot long tunnel goes under the pass.

4. Located in the Middle East and once an important part of the Silk Road, the Khyber Pass connects which two countries?

Answer: Afghanistan and Pakistan

Khyber Pass is 3,510 feet high. Throughout history, many people, including Darius I, Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan have used the route to help with invasions. It has also been an important trade route throughout history.

5. In 1971, Athabasca Pass became a National Historic Site of Canada. What mountain range is it a part of?

Answer: Rocky Mountains

Athabasca Pass has an elevation of 5,751 feet. It is located in Alberta and British Columbia. It was once an important route in the fur trade.

6. The location of the Christ the Redeemer of the Andes statue, Los Libertadores Pass is a link between what two countries?

Answer: Argentina and Chile

Los Libertadores Pass, or Paso Internacional Los Libertadores, is a major transport route between Santiago, Chile, and Mendoza, Argentina. It has an elevation of 10,499 feet.

The Christ the Redeemer of the Andes was placed at the border of Argentina and Chile in 1904.

7. Is Corrieyairack Pass located in the Scottish Highlands?

Answer: Yes

Corrieyairack Pass is 2,526 feet high. In 1731, General George Wade built a military road over the pass. It is no longer used as a public road due to the fact that it has become eroded and damaged, but hikers and mountain bikers still use it.

8. Horrocks Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges, the largest in South Australia?

Answer: Flinders Ranges

Horrocks Pass is 1,516 feet high. It was named after John Horrocks who traveled through it in 1846.

9. Connecting China and India, Karakoram Pass is located in the mountain range of the same name.

Answer: True

Karakoram Pass, located in the Karakoram Range, is 15,397 feet high. It is noted for its lack of vegetation. In Turkic, "Karakoram" means "Black Gravel".

10. Part of the Cascade Range, Chinook Pass acts as the eastern entrance to Mount Rainier National Park. What country is it in?

Answer: United States

Chinook Pass has an elevation of 5,430 feet. It is located in the state of Washington. It is closed for part of the year due to the danger of avalanches.

Source: Author zebra101

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