- What is the highest mountain in Kenya?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Longonot
- D) Mount Meru Answer: A) Mount Kenya
- Mount Kenya is classified as which type of mountain?
- A) Volcanic
- B) Fold
- C) Block
- D) Residual Answer: A) Volcanic
- What is the highest peak of Mount Kenya?
- A) Batian Peak
- B) Nelion Peak
- C) Point Lenana
- D) Mount Meru Answer: A) Batian Peak
- Which mountain is known for its large caldera and volcanic activity?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Meru
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: B) Mount Elgon
- What is the main national park surrounding Mount Kenya?
- A) Amboseli National Park
- B) Mount Kenya National Park
- C) Tsavo National Park
- D) Lake Nakuru National Park Answer: B) Mount Kenya National Park
- Which mountain is located on the border between Kenya and Uganda?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Meru
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: B) Mount Elgon
- What is the elevation of Mount Kenya?
- A) 4,985 meters
- B) 5,199 meters
- C) 5,400 meters
- D) 5,100 meters Answer: B) 5,199 meters
- Which mountain is home to the famous “Chogoria Route” for climbers?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Kenya
- C) Mount Elgon
- D) Mount Longonot Answer: B) Mount Kenya
- What type of climate is found on the slopes of Mount Kenya?
- A) Tropical
- B) Temperate
- C) Arctic
- D) Desert Answer: B) Temperate
- Which mountain is known for the unique giant groundsels found in its alpine zone?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Meru
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: A) Mount Kenya
- What is the main source of the Tana River?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Kenya
- C) Mount Longonot
- D) Mount Elgon Answer: B) Mount Kenya
- Which peak of Mount Kenya is known for its challenging climbing routes?
- A) Batian Peak
- B) Point Lenana
- C) Nelion Peak
- D) Mount Elgon Answer: C) Nelion Peak
- What is the primary geological feature of Mount Elgon?
- A) Stratovolcano
- B) Shield volcano
- C) Caldera
- D) Fault block Answer: C) Caldera
- Which mountain is considered sacred by the Kikuyu people?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Meru
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: A) Mount Kenya
- Which national park is located in the Aberdare Mountain Range?
- A) Aberdare National Park
- B) Mount Kenya National Park
- C) Lake Nakuru National Park
- D) Amboseli National Park Answer: A) Aberdare National Park
- What is the primary vegetation zone found at the summit of Mount Kenya?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Montane forest
- C) Alpine vegetation
- D) Grassland Answer: C) Alpine vegetation
- Which mountain is known for its unique wildlife, including the endemic Aberdare bushbuck?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Elgon
- D) Aberdare Mountains Answer: D) Aberdare Mountains
- Which mountain’s highest point is referred to as “Point Lenana”?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Elgon
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: A) Mount Kenya
- What type of activities are popular in the mountains of Kenya?
- A) Skiing
- B) Mountain biking
- C) Hiking and trekking
- D) Rock climbing Answer: C) Hiking and trekking
- Which mountain is known for its beautiful crater lakes?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Elgon
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: C) Mount Elgon
- Mount Meru is located near which major city in Kenya?
- A) Nairobi
- B) Mombasa
- C) Kisumu
- D) Nakuru Answer: A) Nairobi
- What is the characteristic feature of the landscape around Mount Longonot?
- A) Savanna grassland
- B) Lava flows
- C) Alpine meadows
- D) Tropical rainforest Answer: B) Lava flows
- Which mountain has the largest number of species of birds in Kenya?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Elgon
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: C) Mount Elgon
- Which peak is located on the eastern side of Mount Kenya?
- A) Batian Peak
- B) Nelion Peak
- C) Point Lenana
- D) Mount Longonot Answer: B) Nelion Peak
- What is the significance of the “Mountain of the Wondrous” in Kikuyu mythology?
- A) It is a place of refuge.
- B) It is the home of the gods.
- C) It is a site of ancient battles.
- D) It is a burial ground for chiefs. Answer: B) It is the home of the gods.
- Which mountain is known for its unique volcanic features such as hot springs and geysers?
- A) Mount Kenya
- B) Mount Elgon
- C) Mount Meru
- D) Mount Aberdare Answer: B) Mount Elgon
- What type of wildlife can be found in the forests of Mount Kenya?
- A) Elephants
- B) Lions
- C) Giraffes
- D) Colobus monkeys Answer: D) Colobus monkeys
- Which mountain range is home to the rare and endangered mountain bongo?
- A) Aberdare Mountains
- B) Taita Hills
- C) Chyulu Hills
- D) Mount Kenya Answer: A) Aberdare Mountains
- What is the primary source of tourism in the mountains of Kenya?
- A) Cultural experiences
- B) Wildlife safaris
- C) Climbing and trekking
- D) Beach vacations Answer: C) Climbing and trekking
- What natural feature can be found at the base of Mount Kenya?
- A) Hot springs
- B) Glaciers
- C) Waterfalls
- D) Deserts Answer: C) Waterfalls