Sci-Five | The Hindu Science Quiz: On the Oldest mountains
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The Barberton Mountains are also known by which another name?
- Pilanesberg Mountains
- Makhonjwa Mountains
- Blue Ridge Mountains
- Black Hills
The Barberton Mountains are also known as Makhonjwa Mountains.
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Known as the oldest mountains in the world, the Barberton Mountains are _________ years old.
- 1.2 billion
- 2.5 billion
- 3.5 billion
- 4.5 billion
These rocks are part of the Barberton Greenstone Belt in South Africa, which dates back approximately 3.5 billion years.
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What geological features are the Barberton Mountains a part of?
- The Appalachian Belt
- The Kaapvaal Craton
- The Andes Mountains
- The Rocky Mountains
The Barberton Mountains emerged from the intense volcanic activity and sedimentation on the Kaapvaal Craton, one of Earth’s oldest continental nuclei.
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The Barberton Mountains are composed mainly of which type of rock?
- Granite
- Basalt
- Limestone
- Greenstone
The landscape at the Barberton Mountain is characterised by its greenstone composition, giving it a distinct, variegated appearance.
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What makes the Barberton Mountains a key geological hotspot?
- Their best-preserved Archean rocks
- Their towering peaks
- Their rich deposits of coal and oil
- Their dense vegetation and biodiversity
This region is home to some of the best-preserved rocks. It’s a geological hotspot for studying the Archean Earth.
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Published – January 09, 2025 05:36 pm IST
