Question

What is the highest peak of the Alps?
A. Matterhorn
B. Piz Bernina
C. Finsteraarhorn
D. Mont Blanc

Answer 1

Hint: The Alps are the highest and the most intense mountain range of Europe. They stretch for a 1200 km in length and run through France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

Complete answer: Option A: The Matterhorn is a mountain in the Alps that lies on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It is a pyramidal peak and is 4478m in height.
Option B: Piz Bernina, at 4048.6 m high is the tallest mountain peak in the Eastern Alps, and is the highest point of the Bernina range and the tallest peak in the Rhaetian Alps.
Option C: Finsteraarhorn Mountain in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland is Switzerland's most prominent peak. The Finsteraarhorn is the ninth-highest mountain and third-most prominent peak in the Alps with a height of 4,274 m.
Option D: Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps and Western Europe. It is the second highest mountain and the second most famous mountain in Europe after Mount Elbrus. It is also considered to be the 11th most famous mountain in the world. It is 4808 m high.

Therefore, The correct answer is Option D.

Note: The Alps are the youngest mountain range in Europe. They formed approximately 65 million years ago. The Alps are famous not only for their mountains, but also for the clear Alpine lakes, including the stunning Lake Geneva, Lake Constance and Lake Como. Each year, about 120 million tourists visit the Alps, making a considerable amount of effect on tourism.