MCQs on mountains of Gabon January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Gabon? (A) Mont Mouloundou (B) Mont Iboundji (C) Monts Bimba (D) Monts de Cristal 2. Which mountain range is located in northeastern Gabon? (A) The Crystal Mountains (B) The Congo Range (C) The Gabon Highlands (D) The Bantu Range 3. What is the elevation of Mont Iboundji, one of Gabon’s notable peaks? (A) 1,500 meters (B) 1,100 meters (C) 1,200 meters (D) 1,800 meters 4. Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems? (A) Monts de la Lékabi (B) Mont Iboundji (C) Mont Bimba (D) Monts de Cristal 5. What is the main geological composition of Gabon’s mountains? (A) Basalt and igneous rock (B) Limestone and marble (C) Granite and sandstone (D) Sedimentary rock 6. Which mountain in Gabon is part of the larger Crystal Mountains range? (A) Mont Bouet (B) Monts Bimba (C) Monts de Cristal (D) Mont Mouloundou 7. What is the primary climate type found in the mountainous regions of Gabon? (A) Mediterranean climate (B) Tropical rainforest climate (C) Arid climate (D) Temperate climate 8. Which of the following rivers originates from the Gabonese mountains? (A) River Congo (B) River Ogooué (C) River Nyanga (D) River Como 9. What is the significance of Mont Mouloundou in Gabon? (A) It is a tourist destination. (B) It is the second highest peak. (C) It is the source of several rivers. (D) It has archaeological importance. 10. Which wildlife can be found in the mountainous regions of Gabon? (A) Penguins (B) Jaguars (C) Polar bears (D) Gorillas 11. The Gabonese mountains are primarily composed of what type of forest? (A) Deciduous forest (B) Coniferous forest (C) Tropical rainforest (D) Boreal forest 12. Which mountain range in Gabon is known for its unique flora and fauna? (A) The Bantu Range (B) The Gabon Highlands (C) The Congo Range (D) The Crystal Mountains 13. Which of the following is a popular activity for visitors to Gabon’s mountainous regions? (A) Skiing (B) Mountain climbing (C) Surfing (D) Desert trekking 14. What type of vegetation predominates in the Monts de Cristal? (A) Grassland (B) Tropical rainforests (C) Tundra (D) Desert scrub 15. Which peak is part of the range known as Monts de Cristal? (A) Mont Iboundji (B) Mont Bimba (C) Mont Mouloundou (D) All of the above 16. What is the main threat to the ecosystems in Gabon’s mountainous regions? (A) Overfishing (B) Deforestation (C) Mining activities (D) Urbanization 17. Which national park in Gabon is known for its mountainous terrain? (A) Loango National Park (B) Ivindo National Park (C) Moukalaba-Doudou National Park (D) Minkébé National Park 18. What type of animals are commonly found in Gabon’s mountainous forests? (A) All of the above (B) Amphibians (C) Mammals (D) Reptiles 19. What role do Gabon’s mountains play in the local climate? (A) They block rainfall. (B) They influence rainfall patterns. (C) They cause extreme temperatures. (D) They have no effect. 20. Which mineral resources are found in Gabon’s mountains? (A) Gold (B) All of the above (C) Manganese (D) Diamonds 21. What is the local name for the mountain ranges in Gabon? (A) Les Crêtes (B) Les Monts (C) Les Hauteurs (D) Les Collines 22. Which mountain range is home to many endemic species? (A) The Crystal Mountains (B) The Gabon Highlands (C) The Andes (D) The Rockies 23. Which peak is located near the town of Makokou in Gabon? (A) Mont Iboundji (B) Monts de Cristal (C) Monts Bimba (D) Mont Mouloundou 24. What natural phenomenon is common in Gabon’s mountains during the rainy season? (A) Landslides (B) Droughts (C) Snowfall (D) Earthquakes 25. Which mountain in Gabon is significant for its cultural heritage? (A) Mont Iboundji (B) Mont Bimba (C) Monts de Cristal (D) Mont Mouloundou 26. What type of climate transition occurs in Gabon’s mountains? (A) Arid to tropical (B) Tropical to temperate (C) Tropical to polar (D) Temperate to tropical 27. Which group of people primarily inhabit the mountainous regions of Gabon? (A) Pygmies (B) Bantu (C) Berbers (D) Zulus 28. Which aspect of Gabon’s mountains is crucial for biodiversity conservation? (A) Their elevation (B) Their geological history (C) Their mineral resources (D) Their unique ecosystems 29. What is a notable feature of the landscapes in Gabon’s mountains? (A) Flat plains (B) Open savannahs (C) Steep cliffs (D) Deep valleys 30. Which organization works to protect Gabon’s mountainous ecosystems? (A) WWF (World Wildlife Fund) (B) UNESCO (C) Greenpeace (D) All of the above