MCQs on mountains of Ethiopia January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest peak in Ethiopia? (A) Ras Dashen (B) Simien Mountains (C) Bale Mountains (D) Mount Abuna Yosef 2. What is the elevation of Ras Dashen? (A) 4,550 meters (B) 4,920 meters (C) 4,200 meters (D) 5,200 meters 3. Which mountain range is known for its dramatic cliffs and deep valleys? (A) Simien Mountains (B) Bale Mountains (C) Ethiopian Highlands (D) Western Mountains 4. What unique animal is endemic to the Simien Mountains? (A) Ethiopian wolf (B) Gelada baboon (C) Mountain nyala (D) Walia ibex 5. Which mountain range is part of the Bale Mountains National Park? (A) The Bale Mountains (B) The Ethiopian Highlands (C) The Simien Mountains (D) The Blue Mountains 6. 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. 7. What is the main source of rivers in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Glaciers (B) Rainfall (C) Springs (D) Lakes 8. Which mountain is known for its ancient rock-hewn churches? (A) Lalibela Mountains (B) Simien Mountains (C) Ras Dashen (D) Bale Mountains 9. What is the second highest peak in Ethiopia? (A) Mount Abuna Yosef (B) Mount Meru (C) Ras Dashen (D) Mount Guna 10. Which of the following mountains is located in the Bale Mountains National Park? (A) Mount Tulu Dimtu (B) Mount Abo (C) Ras Dashen (D) Simien Mountains 11. Which mountain range is characterized by volcanic activity? (A) Simien Mountains (B) The Great Rift Valley (C) Bale Mountains (D) Ethiopian Highlands 12. What type of climate is found in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Temperate (B) Arid desert (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Tundra 13. Which of the following is a prominent feature of the Bale Mountains? (A) Large lakes (B) High desert plateaus (C) Extensive forests (D) Glacial valleys 14. What is the primary threat to the ecosystems in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Deforestation (B) Climate change (C) Urbanization (D) Mining activities 15. 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 16. Which peak in the Simien Mountains is known as the “Roof of Africa”? (A) Simien Mountain (B) Ras Dashen (C) Mount Meru (D) Mount Abuna Yosef 17. What type of vegetation is predominantly found in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Alpine meadows (B) Grasslands (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Desert shrubs 18. 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 19. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Ethiopia? (A) Agriculture (B) Mining (C) Tourism (D) Manufacturing 20. What is the average elevation of the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) 2,500 meters (B) 1,000 meters (C) 3,500 meters (D) 4,000 meters 21. Which of the following is a common farming practice in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Commercial fishing (B) Crop rotation (C) Aquaculture (D) Nomadic herding 22. What is the main type of livestock raised in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Sheep (B) Goats (C) Cattle (D) Camels 23. Which mountain range is known for its ancient monastic sites? (A) Bale Mountains (B) The Western Mountains (C) Ethiopian Highlands (D) Simien Mountains 24. What geological feature is prominent in the Bale Mountains? (A) Lava tubes (B) Sand dunes (C) Glacial lakes (D) Hot springs 25. Which mountain in Ethiopia is famous for its steep cliffs and scenic views? (A) Ras Dashen (B) Simien Mountains (C) Mount Meru (D) Bale Mountains 26. What type of climate does the Bale Mountains experience? (A) Temperate with heavy rainfall (B) Hot and humid (C) Cold and dry (D) Tropical 27. What is the primary water source for rivers in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Melting glaciers (B) Rainfall (C) Underground aquifers (D) Lake runoff 28. Which of the following national parks is a UNESCO World Heritage Site? (A) Bale Mountains National Park (B) Awash National Park (C) Nechisar National Park (D) Simien Mountains National Park 29. What is the main wildlife conservation challenge in the Ethiopian Highlands? (A) Overhunting (B) Habitat loss (C) Pollution (D) Invasive species 30. Which peak is known for its unique granite towers? (A) Ras Dashen (B) Bale Mountains (C) Simien Mountains (D) Mount Meru