- What is the highest peak in Lesotho?
- A) Thabana Ntlenyana
- B) Mafika Lisiu
- C) Mount Moorosi
- D) Mount TÅ¡oto Answer: A) Thabana Ntlenyana
- How tall is Thabana Ntlenyana?
- A) 3,400 meters
- B) 3,482 meters
- C) 3,100 meters
- D) 3,600 meters Answer: B) 3,482 meters
- Which mountain range runs through Lesotho?
- A) Drakensberg Mountains
- B) Atlas Mountains
- C) Himalayas
- D) Andes Answer: A) Drakensberg Mountains
- What is the primary climate type found in the mountains of Lesotho?
- A) Tropical
- B) Desert
- C) Temperate
- D) Mediterranean Answer: C) Temperate
- Which of the following is a popular trekking route in Lesotho?
- A) Sani Pass
- B) Inca Trail
- C) Everest Base Camp
- D) Appalachian Trail Answer: A) Sani Pass
- What is the name of the national park that includes part of the Drakensberg range in Lesotho?
- A) Sehlabathebe National Park
- B) Tsâehlanyane National Park
- C) Golden Gate Highlands National Park
- D) Quthing National Park Answer: A) Sehlabathebe National Park
- Which river forms part of the boundary between Lesotho and South Africa?
- A) Orange River
- B) Vaal River
- C) Limpopo River
- D) Zambezi River Answer: A) Orange River
- What is the significance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project?
- A) Provides irrigation to agriculture
- B) Supplies water to South Africa
- C) Promotes tourism
- D) Generates hydroelectric power Answer: B) Supplies water to South Africa
- Which of the following is a notable feature of Lesothoâs landscape?
- A) Flat plains
- B) High plateaus
- C) Deserts
- D) Coastal beaches Answer: B) High plateaus
- What is the name of the traditional Basotho hat?
- A) Madiba
- B) Mokorotlo
- C) Kofia
- D) Fez Answer: B) Mokorotlo
- Which animal is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Lesotho?
- A) Lion
- B) Mountain Goat
- C) Lesotho Pony
- D) Elephant Answer: C) Lesotho Pony
- What type of vegetation is predominant in the mountains of Lesotho?
- A) Rainforest
- B) Grassland
- C) Fynbos
- D) Alpine flora Answer: D) Alpine flora
- Which peak in Lesotho is known as “the roof of Southern Africa”?
- A) Thabana Ntlenyana
- B) Sehlabathebe
- C) Mafika Lisiu
- D) Mount Moorosi Answer: A) Thabana Ntlenyana
- What type of tourism is popular in Lesothoâs mountains?
- A) Cultural tourism
- B) Adventure tourism
- C) Eco-tourism
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which Lesotho mountain is known for its breathtaking views and hiking trails?
- A) Mount TÅ¡oto
- B) Thabana Ntlenyana
- C) Mafika Lisiu
- D) Mount Moorosi Answer: B) Thabana Ntlenyana
- What is the average annual temperature in the mountainous regions of Lesotho?
- A) 10°C
- B) 15°C
- C) 20°C
- D) 25°C Answer: A) 10°C
- What geological feature is common in the Lesotho Highlands?
- A) Volcanoes
- B) Fault lines
- C) Basalt formations
- D) Coral reefs Answer: C) Basalt formations
- Which Lesotho national park is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems?
- A) Sehlabathebe National Park
- B) Tsâehlanyane National Park
- C) Maloti-Drakensberg Park
- D) Both A and C Answer: D) Both A and C
- What are the Lesotho Highlands famous for regarding agriculture?
- A) Cereal crops
- B) Cotton production
- C) Livestock grazing
- D) Rubber plantations Answer: C) Livestock grazing
- Which of the following is a significant challenge faced by the mountainous regions of Lesotho?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Soil erosion
- C) Overgrazing
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the name of the mountain range that includes Thabana Ntlenyana?
- A) Drakensberg
- B) Maloti Mountains
- C) Rocky Mountains
- D) Sierra Nevada Answer: B) Maloti Mountains
- Which climate phenomenon affects the weather patterns in the mountains of Lesotho?
- A) El Niño
- B) La Niña
- C) Monsoons
- D) All of the above Answer: A) El Niño
- What type of accommodation is common for tourists in the mountainous areas of Lesotho?
- A) Hotels
- B) Guesthouses
- C) Traditional huts (motels)
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which traditional Basotho event takes place in the mountains?
- A) Moshoeshoe Day
- B) Basotho Cultural Festival
- C) Sani Pass Festival
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the role of the Lesotho Highlands in regional hydrology?
- A) Acts as a barrier
- B) Regulates river flow
- C) Provides drinking water
- D) Both B and C Answer: D) Both B and C
- Which feature contributes to the uniqueness of Lesothoâs mountains?
- A) Permanent snow
- B) Caves and rock formations
- C) High-altitude lakes
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the Lesotho mountain range’s primary type of rock?
- A) Sandstone
- B) Igneous rock
- C) Metamorphic rock
- D) Limestone Answer: C) Metamorphic rock
- Which village in Lesotho is known for its spectacular mountain scenery?
- A) Semonkong
- B) Maseru
- C) Mokhotlong
- D) Thaba-Tseka Answer: A) Semonkong
- What is the primary use of the Lesotho mountains for local communities?
- A) Tourism
- B) Agriculture
- C) Water supply
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What traditional method do the Basotho use to farm in the mountainous terrain?
- A) Terrace farming
- B) Hydroponics
- C) Slash-and-burn
- D) Irrigation systems Answer: A) Terrace farming