MCQs on mountains of Mauritania January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest point in Mauritania? (A) Mount Jreita (B) Mount Kediet ej Jill (C) Mount Aoukar (D) Mount Tihama 2. Mount Kediet ej Jill is part of which mountain range? (A) Atlas Mountains (B) Saharan Mountains (C) Hoggar Mountains (D) Kema Mountains 3. What is the approximate height of Mount Kediet ej Jill? (A) 1,000 meters (B) 1,500 meters (C) 2,300 meters (D) 2,000 meters 4. Which region of Mauritania contains the majority of its mountainous areas? (A) Adrar (B) Hodh El Gharbi (C) Trarza (D) Guidimaka 5. What geological formation primarily characterizes the mountains of Mauritania? (A) Volcanic rock (B) Sedimentary rock (C) Granite and schist (D) Limestone 6. Which mountain is known for its distinctive rock formations in Mauritania? (A) Mount Baddak (B) Mount Aoukar (C) Mount Jreita (D) Mount Eghen 7. Which of the following is the largest mountain range in Mauritania? (A) Sahara Mountains (B) Mauritanian Highlands (C) Aoukar Mountains (D) Anti-Atlas 8. What natural feature is often found at the base of the mountains in Mauritania? (A) Lakes (B) Oases (C) Rivers (D) Forests 9. Which city in Mauritania is located near the Aoukar mountain range? (A) Nouakchott (B) Rosso (C) Kaédi (D) Atar 10. The mountains of Mauritania are part of which larger geographical region? (A) Central Africa (B) West Africa (C) North Africa (D) East Africa 11. What type of climate predominates in the mountainous regions of Mauritania? (A) Tropical (B) Desert (C) Temperate (D) Arctic 12. Which of the following is a significant ecological feature of Mauritania’s mountainous areas? (A) Pine forests (B) Tropical rainforests (C) Desert shrubs (D) Mangroves 13. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Mauritania? (A) Agriculture (B) Fishing (C) Tourism (D) Mining 14. Mount Jreita is known for which characteristic? (A) High elevation (B) Fertile land (C) Unique wildlife (D) Scenic views 15. What is the primary type of vegetation found in Mauritania’s mountains? (A) Evergreen trees (B) Cacti (C) Deciduous trees (D) Desert plants 16. Which mountain range extends into northern Mauritania? (A) Hoggar Mountains (B) Tien Shan (C) Aoukar Mountains (D) Atlas Mountains 17. The town of Atar is a popular base for exploring which mountain range? (A) Hoggar Mountains (B) Aoukar Mountains (C) Tien Shan (D) Saharan Mountains 18. What mineral resources are commonly found in Mauritania’s mountains? (A) Coal (B) Gold (C) Silver (D) Iron ore 19. Which of the following animals is native to the mountainous regions of Mauritania? (A) Cheetah (B) Barbary sheep (C) Mountain goat (D) Leopard 20. Which mountain is known for its archaeological significance in Mauritania? (A) Mount Kediet ej Jill (B) Mount Jreita (C) Mount Aoukar (D) Mount Eghen 21. The highest peaks in Mauritania are primarily composed of which rock type? (A) Granite (B) Limestone (C) Basalt (D) Sandstone 22. Which of the following best describes the accessibility of Mauritania’s mountains? (A) Highly accessible (B) Moderately accessible (C) Fully developed with roads (D) Remote and difficult to access 23. The Aoukar mountain range is known for which of the following? (A) Abundant rainfall (B) Tallest peaks in Africa (C) Unique rock formations (D) Lush forests 24. Which region in Mauritania is known for its scenic desert landscapes and mountains? (A) Adrar (B) Hodh El Chargui (C) Tagant (D) Gorgol 25. What type of rock formations can be found in the Aoukar mountains? (A) Sedimentary layers (B) Igneous intrusions (C) Metamorphic rocks (D) All of the above 26. What is the main environmental threat to Mauritania’s mountainous areas? (A) Urban development (B) Deforestation (C) Climate change (D) Mining activities 27. The Mauritania mountains are primarily located in which part of the country? (A) Southern Mauritania (B) Northern Mauritania (C) Central Mauritania (D) Eastern Mauritania 28. Which of the following best describes the biodiversity of the mountainous regions in Mauritania? (A) Extremely diverse (B) Highly endemic (C) Limited due to desert conditions (D) Rich in aquatic life 29. Which community primarily inhabits the mountainous regions of Mauritania? (A) Bedouins (B) Moors (C) Berbers (D) Bantu 30. What is the significance of the mountainous regions in Mauritania? (A) Cultural heritage (B) Natural resources (C) All of the above (D) Scenic beauty