- What is the highest peak in Eswatini?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Bulembu
- C) Malolotja
- D) Mdzimba Mountains
Answer: A) Emlembe
- What is the elevation of Emlembe?
- A) 1,800 meters
- B) 1,862 meters
- C) 1,500 meters
- D) 2,000 meters
Answer: B) 1,862 meters
- Which mountain range is prominent in Eswatini?
- A) The Great Dividing Range
- B) The Andes
- C) The Drakensberg
- D) The Alps
Answer: C) The Drakensberg
- What is the name of the national park that features the Malolotja Mountains?
- A) Hlane Royal National Park
- B) Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- C) Malolotja Nature Reserve
- D) Mkhaya Game Reserve
Answer: C) Malolotja Nature Reserve
- Which of the following mountains is part of the Lubombo Mountains?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Mdzimba Mountains
- C) Ngwenya Mountain
- D) Malolotja Mountain
Answer: C) Ngwenya Mountain
- What unique geological feature is found in the Malolotja region?
- A) Volcanic craters
- B) Deep gorges
- C) Sandstone formations
- D) Glacial valleys
Answer: B) Deep gorges
- Which mountain is known for its biodiversity and endemic species?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Mdzimba Mountains
- C) Ngwenya Mountain
- D) Malolotja Mountain
Answer: B) Mdzimba Mountains
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous areas of Eswatini?
- A) Tropical
- B) Arid
- C) Temperate
- D) Mediterranean
Answer: C) Temperate
- Which mountain range forms part of the border between Eswatini and South Africa?
- A) The Himalayas
- B) The Rocky Mountains
- C) The Drakensberg
- D) The Pyrenees
Answer: C) The Drakensberg
- What activity is popular among tourists in the Malolotja Nature Reserve?
- A) Skiing
- B) Rock climbing
- C) Bird watching
- D) Cave exploring
Answer: C) Bird watching
- Which peak in Eswatini offers stunning views of the surrounding valleys?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Ngwenya Mountain
- C) Bulembu
- D) Malolotja
Answer: A) Emlembe
- What is the predominant vegetation type found in Eswatini’s mountainous regions?
- A) Desert shrubs
- B) Coniferous forests
- C) Grasslands
- D) Fynbos
Answer: B) Coniferous forests
- Which town is located near the base of Emlembe?
- A) Mbabane
- B) Manzini
- C) Piggs Peak
- D) Siteki
Answer: C) Piggs Peak
- What major river originates in the mountains of Eswatini?
- A) Zambezi River
- B) Limpopo River
- C) Great Usutu River
- D) Orange River
Answer: C) Great Usutu River
- What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the eastern side of Eswatini?
- A) The Snowy Mountains
- B) The Lubombo Mountains
- C) The Appalachian Mountains
- D) The Andes
Answer: B) The Lubombo Mountains
- Which mountain is often referred to as the “Hump” due to its shape?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Ngwenya Mountain
- C) Bulembu
- D) Mdzimba Mountains
Answer: D) Mdzimba Mountains
- Which national park in Eswatini is known for its stunning mountain landscapes and wildlife?
- A) Hlane Royal National Park
- B) Malolotja Nature Reserve
- C) Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary
- D) Mkhaya Game Reserve
Answer: B) Malolotja Nature Reserve
- Which mountain area is known for its traditional Swazi cultural heritage?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Mdzimba Mountains
- C) Malolotja
- D) Lubombo Mountains
Answer: B) Mdzimba Mountains
- What is the main geological composition of the Emlembe Mountain?
- A) Sandstone
- B) Granite
- C) Basalt
- D) Limestone
Answer: B) Granite
- What kind of wildlife is commonly found in the mountainous areas of Eswatini?
- A) Polar bears
- B) Giraffes
- C) Antelopes
- D) Kangaroos
Answer: C) Antelopes
- Which of the following peaks is located in the Lubombo Mountains?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Bulembu
- C) Nhlangano Hill
- D) Ngwenya Mountain
Answer: D) Ngwenya Mountain
- What is the significance of the Mdzimba Mountains in Swazi culture?
- A) They are a major tourist destination.
- B) They are considered sacred.
- C) They are known for agricultural practices.
- D) They are a source of minerals.
Answer: B) They are considered sacred.
- Which mountain area is known for its rich biodiversity and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Malolotja
- C) Drakensberg Mountains
- D) Mdzimba Mountains
Answer: C) Drakensberg Mountains
- Which activity is commonly enjoyed in the mountainous regions of Eswatini?
- A) Surfing
- B) Hiking
- C) Caving
- D) Scuba diving
Answer: B) Hiking
- What type of rock formations can be found in the Lubombo Mountains?
- A) Sedimentary
- B) Igneous
- C) Metamorphic
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which is a notable feature of the landscape in Eswatini’s mountainous regions?
- A) Flat plains
- B) Rugged cliffs
- C) Desert dunes
- D) Coastal beaches
Answer: B) Rugged cliffs
- What is the primary threat to the ecosystems in the mountainous regions of Eswatini?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Climate change
- C) Deforestation
- D) Mining activities
Answer: C) Deforestation
- Which peak offers panoramic views and is a popular hiking destination in Eswatini?
- A) Emlembe
- B) Ngwenya Mountain
- C) Hhlambanyatsi Hill
- D) Mdzimba Mountains
Answer: A) Emlembe
- What is the most prominent natural resource found in the mountains of Eswatini?
- A) Coal
- B) Diamonds
- C) Water resources
- D) Gold
Answer: C) Water resources
- Which mountain range serves as a significant watershed in Eswatini?
- A) Drakensberg Mountains
- B) Lubombo Mountains
- C) Pyrenees
- D) Appalachian Mountains
Answer: B) Lubombo Mountains