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Quiz about Where is this Mountain Pass
Quiz about Where is this Mountain Pass

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.
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Author
zebra101
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
363,074
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
453
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Question 1 of 10
1. Lindis Pass is located on the South Island of what country? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Located near the border of France and Spain, Roncesvalles Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Zigana Pass is located in the Pontic Mountains in what country? Hint


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


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


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


Question 7 of 10
7. Is Corrieyairack Pass located in the Scottish Highlands?


Question 8 of 10
8. Horrocks Pass is located in which of these mountain ranges, the largest in South Australia? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Connecting China and India, Karakoram Pass is located in the mountain range of the same name.


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



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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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