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- What is the highest mountain in Malawi?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Phalombe
- C) Mount Nkhoma
- D) Mount Chikala
Answer: A) Mount Mulanje
- How tall is Mount Mulanje?
- A) 2,400 meters
- B) 3,002 meters
- C) 2,800 meters
- D) 3,500 meters
Answer: B) 3,002 meters
- Which mountain range is located in southern Malawi?
- A) Nyika Mountains
- B) Zomba Plateau
- C) Mulanje Massif
- D) Livingstone Mountains
Answer: C) Mulanje Massif
- What is the second-highest peak in Malawi?
- A) Mount Nkhoma
- B) Mount Phalombe
- C) Mount Chikala
- D) Mount Zomba
Answer: A) Mount Nkhoma
- Which mountain is known for its unique granite boulders?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Nkhoma
- C) Mount Phalombe
- D) Zomba Plateau
Answer: A) Mount Mulanje
- What is the prominent feature of Mount Mulanje’s landscape?
- A) Deserts
- B) Rainforests
- C) Glaciers
- D) Alpine meadows
Answer: B) Rainforests
- Which of the following peaks is located in the Zomba Plateau?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Chikala
- C) Mount Zomba
- D) Mount Phalombe
Answer: C) Mount Zomba
- What is the primary climate type in the mountains of Malawi?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Temperate
- C) Arid
- D) Mediterranean
Answer: A) Tropical rainforest
- Which national park is located near the Nyika Mountains?
- A) Liwonde National Park
- B) Nyika National Park
- C) Kasungu National Park
- D) Mulanje Mountain National Park
Answer: B) Nyika National Park
- Which mountain is known for its rich biodiversity and endemic species?
- A) Mount Phalombe
- B) Mount Nkhoma
- C) Nyika Mountains
- D) Zomba Plateau
Answer: C) Nyika Mountains
- What type of vegetation is predominantly found on Mount Mulanje?
- A) Savannah
- B) Grassland
- C) Cloud forest
- D) Deciduous forest
Answer: C) Cloud forest
- Which peak in Malawi is a popular hiking destination?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Phalombe
- C) Mount Nkhoma
- D) Zomba Plateau
Answer: A) Mount Mulanje
- What is the local name for Mount Mulanje?
- A) Sapitwa
- B) Mzuzu
- C) Nkhoma
- D) Zomba
Answer: A) Sapitwa
- Which mountain in Malawi is known for its stunning views of Lake Malawi?
- A) Mount Zomba
- B) Mount Mulanje
- C) Mount Nkhoma
- D) Mount Phalombe
Answer: A) Mount Zomba
- What unique animal can be found in the Nyika Mountains?
- A) Mountain gorilla
- B) African elephant
- C) Zebra
- D) Roan antelope
Answer: D) Roan antelope
- Which of the following mountains is part of the Eastern Escarpment?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Phalombe
- C) Mount Nkhoma
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What type of geological formation is found in the Mulanje Massif?
- A) Volcanic rock
- B) Granite
- C) Sedimentary rock
- D) Basalt
Answer: B) Granite
- Which peak is the highest in the Zomba Plateau?
- A) Mount Chikala
- B) Mount Zomba
- C) Mount Nkhoma
- D) Mount Phalombe
Answer: B) Mount Zomba
- What is the main economic activity in the mountainous regions of Malawi?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Tourism
- D) Forestry
Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which mountain is often referred to as the “Alps of Africa”?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Nyika Mountains
- C) Zomba Plateau
- D) Mount Phalombe
Answer: B) Nyika Mountains
- Which national park is known for its waterfalls and scenic landscapes in the mountains?
- A) Nyika National Park
- B) Mulanje Mountain National Park
- C) Kasungu National Park
- D) Liwonde National Park
Answer: B) Mulanje Mountain National Park
- What is the elevation of Mount Nkhoma?
- A) 2,100 meters
- B) 2,200 meters
- C) 2,400 meters
- D) 2,800 meters
Answer: C) 2,400 meters
- Which peak in Malawi is known for its ancient rock art?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Mount Nkhoma
- C) Mount Chikala
- D) Mount Zomba
Answer: C) Mount Chikala
- What is the primary threat to the forests in the mountains of Malawi?
- A) Overgrazing
- B) Deforestation
- C) Urbanization
- D) Mining
Answer: B) Deforestation
- Which mountain range is characterized by its plateau and rolling hills?
- A) Zomba Plateau
- B) Nyika Mountains
- C) Mulanje Massif
- D) Livingstone Mountains
Answer: A) Zomba Plateau
- Which mountain is a popular spot for birdwatching in Malawi?
- A) Mount Mulanje
- B) Nyika Mountains
- C) Mount Phalombe
- D) Mount Zomba
Answer: B) Nyika Mountains
- What type of climate is typically found in the highlands of Malawi?
- A) Tropical
- B) Temperate
- C) Arid
- D) Subtropical
Answer: B) Temperate
- Which of the following mountains is part of the Southern Highlands?
- A) Nyika Mountains
- B) Mount Mulanje
- C) Mount Zomba
- D) Both B and C
Answer: D) Both B and C
- What is the name of the highest point in the Zomba Plateau?
- A) Mount Chikala
- B) Mount Zomba
- C) Mount Phalombe
- D) Mount Nkhoma
Answer: B) Mount Zomba
- Which mountain area is popular for its hiking trails and scenic views?
- A) Nyika Mountains
- B) Mulanje Mountain National Park
- C) Zomba Plateau
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above