How well do you know the world’s mountains?
If you’re after a quiz as challenging as a climb, look no further. Time to test your knowledge of the mountains of the world – from Kenya to Kilimanjaro, Altai to Aconcagua…
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1. We all know Kilimanjaro is Africa’s highest mountain. But which is the second highest?
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2. Mount Wycheproof (not pictured) is often touted as the world’s smallest mountain. Where would you find it, exactly?
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3. In which mountain range would you find this peak?
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4. When determining mountain height (and the world’s tallest mountains), the figure is usually…
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5. Do you know which mountain is thought to have the highest altitude?
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6. Can you identify this mountain?
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7. In which country would you find Mount Damavand?
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8. Which of the following is NOT an official classification of mountain type?
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9. Can you identify this famous European mountain?
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10. Chirripó is Costa Rica’s highest peak. What is its full name?
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11. International bodies recognise mountains over 8,000m tall as ‘eight-thousanders’. How many are there?
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12. Can you identify this Himalayan mountain?
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13. The Karakoram Mountains span several borders (more than listed here). Which of these ISN’T one of them?
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14. On which Japanese island would you find the famous Mount Fuji?
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15. Can you identify this snow-capped European mountain?
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16. How tall is North America’s highest peak, Denali?
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17. One of these mountains is part of the Rockies range. Which is it, exactly?
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