What mountain range stretches through both islands in New Zealand?

• A. The Alps
• B. The Himalayas
• C. The Andes
• D. The Rockies

Answer: (A)

Recognizing where major mountain ranges are located helps you spot geography tricks like this. None of the listed ranges extend into New Zealand. The Alps are in Europe, the Himalayas in Asia, the Andes along the western edge of South America, and the Rockies in North America. In New Zealand, the dominant range is the Southern Alps on the South Island, with other ranges on the North Island, but no single one of these four stretches across both islands. The question hinges on knowing that these famous ranges are continent-specific, while New Zealand’s mountains are local features.