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How Well Do You Know the Himalayas?
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How Well Do You Know the Himalayas?

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Which mountain range is not considered a part of the Himalayas?

  • Sivalik Hills
  • Great Himalayas
  • Lower Himalayan Range
  • Karakoram (correct)
  • Which river splits the Himalayas into Western and Eastern sections?

  • Arun river
  • Bhote/Sun Kosi river
  • None of the above
  • Kali Gandaki Gorge (correct)
  • Which region is popular for trekking and located on the southwestern approaches to Everest?

  • Mahalangur Himal
  • Annapurna
  • Tibetan Himalayas
  • Khumbu region (correct)
  • Study Notes

    • The Himalayas consist of parallel mountain ranges, including the Sivalik Hills, Lower Himalayan Range, Great Himalayas, and Tibetan Himalayas.
    • The Karakoram is considered separate from the Himalayas.
    • The Kali Gandaki Gorge splits the Himalayas into Western and Eastern sections.
    • Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are two 8,000 m peaks in the middle of the Himalayan mountains.
    • Manaslu and Shishapangma are two other 8,000 m peaks located in the Eastern section.
    • Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal and located to the south of the Himalayas.
    • The Bhote/Sun Kosi river provides the main overland route between Nepal and China.
    • The Mahalangur Himal has four of the world's six highest mountains.
    • The Khumbu region is popular for trekking and located on the southwestern approaches to Everest.
    • The Arun river drains the northern slopes of the Mahalangur Himal.

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    Test your knowledge of one of the world's most famous mountain ranges with our Himalayas trivia quiz! From the different ranges that make up the Himalayas to the highest peaks and popular trekking regions, this quiz covers it all. Discover interesting facts about the geography, culture, and history of this awe-inspiring mountain range. Challenge yourself and see how much you know about the Himalayas!

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