MCQs on mountains of Congo January 8, 2026October 5, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in the Republic of the Congo? (A) Mount Sassou-Nguesso (B) Mount Tsiambi (C) Mount Ouatchi (D) Mount Koutou 2. Which mountain range is located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo? (A) The Andes (B) The Appalachian Mountains (C) The Rwenzori Mountains (D) The Himalayas 3. What is the approximate height of Mount Nyiragongo? (A) 2,100 meters (B) 2,500 meters (C) 3,400 meters (D) 4,500 meters 4. Mount Rwenzori, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon,” is located on the border of which two countries? (A) Uganda and Democratic Republic of the Congo (B) Uganda and Rwanda (C) Rwanda and Burundi (D) Uganda and Tanzania 5. Which mountain in Congo is famous for its active volcano? (A) Mount Tsiambi (B) Mount Ouatchi (C) Mount Koutou (D) Mount Nyiragongo 6. What is the primary ecological zone found in the mountainous regions of the Republic of the Congo? (A) Desert (B) Temperate forest (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Alpine tundra 7. Mount Meru is located in which part of the Congo? (A) Democratic Republic of the Congo (B) Republic of the Congo (C) Northern Congo (D) Central Congo 8. The Rwenzori Mountains are known for their unique vegetation, particularly which type of plant? (A) Giant lobelia (B) Cacti (C) Mangroves (D) Pine trees 9. Which of the following is a prominent feature of the Rwenzori Mountains? (A) Glacier (B) Sand dunes (C) Coral reefs (D) Plateaus 10. Mount Nyiragongo is part of which volcanic range? (A) Andes (B) Virunga Mountains (C) Cascade Range (D) Rocky Mountains 11. What type of volcanic activity is Mount Nyiragongo known for? (A) Explosive eruptions (B) Phreatomagmatic eruptions (C) Lava flows (D) Volcanic gases 12. Which mountain range in the Republic of the Congo is characterized by steep hills and valleys? (A) The Atlas Mountains (B) The Mayombe Mountains (C) The Crystal Mountains (D) The Simien Mountains 13. What is the ecological significance of the Rwenzori Mountains? (A) They host unique endemic species. (B) They are a desert ecosystem. (C) They are primarily urban areas. (D) They are mainly agricultural land. 14. The Rwenzori Mountains are often referred to as the “Mountains of the Moon” because of their connection to which aspect? (A) Their misty appearance (B) Their unique ecosystem (C) Their height (D) Their geological history 15. What is the main threat to the biodiversity of the Rwenzori Mountains? (A) Urban development (B) Climate change (C) Deforestation (D) Overfishing 16. The mountains in the Congo are primarily composed of which type of rock? (A) Sedimentary rock (B) Metamorphic rock (C) Igneous rock (D) Sandstone 17. Which mountain in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is known for its rich mineral deposits? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Meru (C) Mount Rwenzori (D) Mount Tsiambi 18. The summit of Mount Rwenzori features which of the following? (A) Permanent ice and glaciers (B) Rocky outcrops (C) Dense forests (D) Large lakes 19. What is the primary source of water for rivers in the Congo mountains? (A) Snowmelt (B) Rainfall (C) Glacial melt (D) Groundwater 20. Which mountain range serves as a natural border between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo? (A) The Andes (B) The Rwenzori Mountains (C) The Sierra Nevada (D) The Appalachian Mountains 21. Mount Tsiambi is located in which region of the Republic of the Congo? (A) Western Congo (B) Southern Congo (C) Central Congo (D) Northern Congo 22. The Rwenzori Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage site due to their: (A) Cultural significance (B) Geological features (C) Historical landmarks (D) Biodiversity 23. Which mountain in Congo is part of a national park known for its wildlife? (A) Mount Nyiragongo (B) Mount Meru (C) Mount Koutou (D) Mount Chukuma 24. What type of climate is primarily found in the mountainous regions of the Republic of the Congo? (A) Tropical (B) Desert (C) Temperate (D) Arctic 25. Which peak in the Rwenzori Mountains is the highest? (A) Mount Speke (B) Mount Margherita (C) Mount Stanley (D) Mount Emin 26. The mountain ranges of Congo are primarily formed due to which geological process? (A) Erosion (B) Volcanic activity (C) Glaciation (D) Tectonic plate movements 27. Mount Nyiragongo is known for having one of the world’s largest lava lakes, located in its crater. What is the name of this lake? (A) Lake Kivu (B) Lake Edward (C) Lake Nyiragongo (D) Lake Albert 28. The mountainous regions of the Republic of the Congo are home to which endangered species? (A) Giant panda (B) Okapi (C) Bengal tiger (D) Polar bear 29. Which major river originates in the mountainous regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo? (A) Amazon River (B) Nile River (C) Zambezi River (D) Congo River 30. The geological formations in the Congo Mountains are primarily due to which of the following? (A) Sedimentation (B) Weathering (C) Erosion (D) Volcanism and uplift