Mountains & Volcanoes Quiz
The highest peaks, longest ranges and most famous volcanoes on Earth.
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About the Mountains & Volcanoes Quiz
From Everest to Kilimanjaro, mountains have drawn explorers for centuries, while volcanoes like Vesuvius and Krakatoa have changed history. Test what you know about the world’s great peaks, ranges and eruptions.
This quiz has 20 questions, served in rounds of 10 with a fresh mix and shuffled answers every time you play. Every answer comes with a short explanation.
Sample Mountains & Volcanoes Questions & Answers
Q1. What is the highest mountain above sea level?
✅ Answer: Mount Everest
💡 Mount Everest, on the Nepal–China border, rises about 8,849 metres above sea level.
Q2. What is the highest mountain in Africa?
✅ Answer: Kilimanjaro
💡 Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is a dormant volcano about 5,895 metres high.
Q3. Which is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
✅ Answer: Andes
💡 The Andes stretch about 7,000 km down the western side of South America.
Q4. Which volcano destroyed the Roman city of Pompeii in AD 79?
✅ Answer: Vesuvius
💡 Vesuvius buried Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash, preserving them for archaeologists.
Q5. What is the second-highest mountain in the world?
✅ Answer: K2
💡 K2, on the Pakistan–China border, is about 8,611 metres high and notoriously dangerous to climb.