MCQs on mountains of Ethiopia

  • What is the highest peak in Ethiopia?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Bale Mountains
    • D) Mount Abuna Yosef
      Answer: A) Ras Dashen
  • What is the elevation of Ras Dashen?
    • A) 4,550 meters
    • B) 4,920 meters
    • C) 4,200 meters
    • D) 5,200 meters
      Answer: B) 4,920 meters
  • Which mountain range is known for its dramatic cliffs and deep valleys?
    • A) Bale Mountains
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Ethiopian Highlands
    • D) Western Mountains
      Answer: B) Simien Mountains
  • What unique animal is endemic to the Simien Mountains?
    • A) Ethiopian wolf
    • B) Gelada baboon
    • C) Mountain nyala
    • D) Walia ibex
      Answer: D) Walia ibex
  • Which mountain range is part of the Bale Mountains National Park?
    • A) The Ethiopian Highlands
    • B) The Bale Mountains
    • C) The Simien Mountains
    • D) The Blue Mountains
      Answer: B) The Bale Mountains
  • What is the significance of the Bale Mountains in terms of biodiversity?
    • A) They are a major agricultural zone.
    • B) They are home to unique flora and fauna.
    • C) They have no significant biodiversity.
    • D) They are primarily desert landscapes.
      Answer: B) They are home to unique flora and fauna.
  • What is the main source of rivers in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Glaciers
    • B) Rainfall
    • C) Springs
    • D) Lakes
      Answer: B) Rainfall
  • Which mountain is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Lalibela Mountains
    • D) Bale Mountains
      Answer: C) Lalibela Mountains
  • What is the second highest peak in Ethiopia?
    • A) Mount Abuna Yosef
    • B) Mount Meru
    • C) Ras Dashen
    • D) Mount Guna
      Answer: A) Mount Abuna Yosef
  • Which of the following mountains is located in the Bale Mountains National Park?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Mount Abo
    • C) Mount Tulu Dimtu
    • D) Simien Mountains
      Answer: C) Mount Tulu Dimtu
  • Which mountain range is characterized by volcanic activity?
    • A) Simien Mountains
    • B) Ethiopian Highlands
    • C) Bale Mountains
    • D) The Great Rift Valley
      Answer: D) The Great Rift Valley
  • What type of climate is found in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Arid desert
    • C) Temperate
    • D) Tundra
      Answer: C) Temperate
  • Which of the following is a prominent feature of the Bale Mountains?
    • A) Large lakes
    • B) Extensive forests
    • C) High desert plateaus
    • D) Glacial valleys
      Answer: B) Extensive forests
  • What is the primary threat to the ecosystems in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Urbanization
    • B) Climate change
    • C) Deforestation
    • D) Mining activities
      Answer: C) Deforestation
  • Which national park is famous for its endemic wildlife, including the Ethiopian wolf?
    • A) Simien Mountains National Park
    • B) Bale Mountains National Park
    • C) Awash National Park
    • D) Nechisar National Park
      Answer: B) Bale Mountains National Park
  • Which peak in the Simien Mountains is known as the “Roof of Africa”?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Simien Mountain
    • C) Mount Meru
    • D) Mount Abuna Yosef
      Answer: A) Ras Dashen
  • What type of vegetation is predominantly found in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Grasslands
    • C) Alpine meadows
    • D) Desert shrubs
      Answer: C) Alpine meadows
  • Which mountain range separates the eastern and western highlands of Ethiopia?
    • A) Bale Mountains
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Ethiopian Highlands
    • D) The Great Rift Valley
      Answer: C) Ethiopian Highlands
  • What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Ethiopia?
    • A) Mining
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Manufacturing
      Answer: B) Agriculture
  • What is the average elevation of the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) 1,000 meters
    • B) 2,500 meters
    • C) 3,500 meters
    • D) 4,000 meters
      Answer: B) 2,500 meters
  • Which of the following is a common farming practice in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Commercial fishing
    • B) Crop rotation
    • C) Aquaculture
    • D) Nomadic herding
      Answer: B) Crop rotation
  • What is the main type of livestock raised in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Sheep
    • B) Goats
    • C) Cattle
    • D) Camels
      Answer: C) Cattle
  • Which mountain range is known for its ancient monastic sites?
    • A) Bale Mountains
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Ethiopian Highlands
    • D) The Western Mountains
      Answer: B) Simien Mountains
  • What geological feature is prominent in the Bale Mountains?
    • A) Lava tubes
    • B) Sand dunes
    • C) Hot springs
    • D) Glacial lakes
      Answer: D) Glacial lakes
  • Which mountain in Ethiopia is famous for its steep cliffs and scenic views?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Mount Meru
    • C) Simien Mountains
    • D) Bale Mountains
      Answer: C) Simien Mountains
  • What type of climate does the Bale Mountains experience?
    • A) Hot and humid
    • B) Temperate with heavy rainfall
    • C) Cold and dry
    • D) Tropical
      Answer: B) Temperate with heavy rainfall
  • What is the primary water source for rivers in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Melting glaciers
    • B) Underground aquifers
    • C) Rainfall
    • D) Lake runoff
      Answer: C) Rainfall
  • Which of the following national parks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    • A) Bale Mountains National Park
    • B) Simien Mountains National Park
    • C) Nechisar National Park
    • D) Awash National Park
      Answer: B) Simien Mountains National Park
  • What is the main wildlife conservation challenge in the Ethiopian Highlands?
    • A) Overhunting
    • B) Habitat loss
    • C) Pollution
    • D) Invasive species
      Answer: B) Habitat loss
  • Which peak is known for its unique granite towers?
    • A) Ras Dashen
    • B) Simien Mountains
    • C) Bale Mountains
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: B) Simien Mountains

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