- What is the highest mountain in Gabon?
- A) Monts de Cristal
- B) Mont Iboundji
- C) Monts Bimba
- D) Mont Mouloundou
Answer: A) Monts de Cristal
- Which mountain range is located in northeastern Gabon?
- A) The Gabon Highlands
- B) The Congo Range
- C) The Crystal Mountains
- D) The Bantu Range
Answer: C) The Crystal Mountains
- What is the elevation of Mont Iboundji, one of Gabonâs notable peaks?
- A) 1,500 meters
- B) 1,100 meters
- C) 1,200 meters
- D) 1,800 meters
Answer: B) 1,100 meters
- Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems?
- A) Monts de Cristal
- B) Mont Iboundji
- C) Mont Bimba
- D) Monts de la LĂ©kabi
Answer: A) Monts de Cristal
- What is the main geological composition of Gabonâs mountains?
- A) Granite and sandstone
- B) Limestone and marble
- C) Basalt and igneous rock
- D) Sedimentary rock
Answer: A) Granite and sandstone
- Which mountain in Gabon is part of the larger Crystal Mountains range?
- A) Mont Bouet
- B) Monts de Cristal
- C) Monts Bimba
- D) Mont Mouloundou
Answer: B) Monts de Cristal
- What is the primary climate type found in the mountainous regions of Gabon?
- A) Tropical rainforest climate
- B) Mediterranean climate
- C) Arid climate
- D) Temperate climate
Answer: A) Tropical rainforest climate
- Which of the following rivers originates from the Gabonese mountains?
- A) River Ogooué
- B) River Congo
- C) River Nyanga
- D) River Como
Answer: A) River Ogooué
- What is the significance of Mont Mouloundou in Gabon?
- A) It is a tourist destination.
- B) It is the source of several rivers.
- C) It is the second highest peak.
- D) It has archaeological importance.
Answer: C) It is the second highest peak.
- Which wildlife can be found in the mountainous regions of Gabon?
- A) Penguins
- B) Jaguars
- C) Gorillas
- D) Polar bears
Answer: C) Gorillas
- The Gabonese mountains are primarily composed of what type of forest?
- A) Deciduous forest
- B) Coniferous forest
- C) Tropical rainforest
- D) Boreal forest
Answer: C) Tropical rainforest
- Which mountain range in Gabon is known for its unique flora and fauna?
- A) The Bantu Range
- B) The Crystal Mountains
- C) The Congo Range
- D) The Gabon Highlands
Answer: B) The Crystal Mountains
- 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
Answer: B) Mountain climbing
- What type of vegetation predominates in the Monts de Cristal?
- A) Grassland
- B) Tropical rainforests
- C) Tundra
- D) Desert scrub
Answer: B) Tropical rainforests
- 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
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main threat to the ecosystems in Gabon’s mountainous regions?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Deforestation
- C) Mining activities
- D) Urbanization
Answer: B) Deforestation
- 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
Answer: B) Ivindo National Park
- What type of animals are commonly found in Gabon’s mountainous forests?
- A) Reptiles
- B) Amphibians
- C) Mammals
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What role do Gabon’s mountains play in the local climate?
- A) They block rainfall.
- B) They cause extreme temperatures.
- C) They influence rainfall patterns.
- D) They have no effect.
Answer: C) They influence rainfall patterns.
- Which mineral resources are found in Gabon’s mountains?
- A) Gold
- B) Diamonds
- C) Manganese
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the local name for the mountain ranges in Gabon?
- A) Les Monts
- B) Les CrĂȘtes
- C) Les Hauteurs
- D) Les Collines
Answer: A) Les Monts
- Which mountain range is home to many endemic species?
- A) The Gabon Highlands
- B) The Crystal Mountains
- C) The Andes
- D) The Rockies
Answer: B) The Crystal Mountains
- Which peak is located near the town of Makokou in Gabon?
- A) Mont Iboundji
- B) Monts de Cristal
- C) Monts Bimba
- D) Mont Mouloundou
Answer: B) Monts de Cristal
- What natural phenomenon is common in Gabon’s mountains during the rainy season?
- A) Droughts
- B) Landslides
- C) Snowfall
- D) Earthquakes
Answer: B) Landslides
- Which mountain in Gabon is significant for its cultural heritage?
- A) Mont Iboundji
- B) Mont Bimba
- C) Monts de Cristal
- D) Mont Mouloundou
Answer: D) Mont Mouloundou
- What type of climate transition occurs in Gabonâs mountains?
- A) Arid to tropical
- B) Tropical to temperate
- C) Tropical to polar
- D) Temperate to tropical
Answer: B) Tropical to temperate
- Which group of people primarily inhabit the mountainous regions of Gabon?
- A) Pygmies
- B) Bantu
- C) Berbers
- D) Zulus
Answer: B) Bantu
- Which aspect of Gabon’s mountains is crucial for biodiversity conservation?
- A) Their elevation
- B) Their geological history
- C) Their unique ecosystems
- D) Their mineral resources
Answer: C) Their unique ecosystems
- What is a notable feature of the landscapes in Gabon’s mountains?
- A) Flat plains
- B) Deep valleys
- C) Steep cliffs
- D) Open savannahs
Answer: B) Deep valleys
- Which organization works to protect Gabonâs mountainous ecosystems?
- A) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
- B) UNESCO
- C) Greenpeace
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above