- What is the highest peak in Mauritius?
- A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- B) Le Morne Brabant
- C) Piton du Milieu
- D) Pieter Both
Answer: A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- Which mountain in Mauritius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- A) Le Morne Brabant
- B) Moka Range
- C) Black River Mountain
- D) Rodrigues Island
Answer: A) Le Morne Brabant
- What is the approximate height of Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire?
- A) 1,300 meters
- B) 1,500 meters
- C) 1,800 meters
- D) 2,000 meters
Answer: B) 1,500 meters
- Which mountain is known for its distinctive silhouette resembling a woman lying down?
- A) Le Morne Brabant
- B) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- C) Pieter Both
- D) Mount Brabant
Answer: A) Le Morne Brabant
- What is the main mountain range in Mauritius?
- A) Moka Range
- B) Black River Range
- C) Grand Port Range
- D) Piton Range
Answer: B) Black River Range
- Which mountain offers panoramic views of the southwest coast of Mauritius?
- A) Pieter Both
- B) Le Morne Brabant
- C) Black River Peak
- D) Piton du Milieu
Answer: B) Le Morne Brabant
- What type of rock primarily composes the mountains of Mauritius?
- A) Igneous rock
- B) Sedimentary rock
- C) Metamorphic rock
- D) Limestone
Answer: A) Igneous rock
- Which mountain is named after a Dutch settler and is the second highest in Mauritius?
- A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- B) Pieter Both
- C) Le Morne Brabant
- D) Montagne Cocotte
Answer: B) Pieter Both
- What is the ecological significance of the mountains in Mauritius?
- A) Habitat for endemic species
- B) Source of freshwater
- C) Tourist attractions
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which national park in Mauritius encompasses the Black River Mountain range?
- A) Black River Gorges National Park
- B) La Vallée de Ferney National Park
- C) Rodrigues National Park
- D) Île aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve
Answer: A) Black River Gorges National Park
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Temperate
- C) Desert
- D) Mediterranean
Answer: A) Tropical rainforest
- What is the primary conservation challenge facing Mauritius’s mountainous areas?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Deforestation
- C) Climate change
- D) Overfishing
Answer: B) Deforestation
- Which endemic bird species can be found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius?
- A) Mauritian Pink Pigeon
- B) Mauritius Kestrel
- C) Echo Parakeet
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the primary economic activity associated with the mountains of Mauritius?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Mining
- C) Tourism
- D) Fishing
Answer: C) Tourism
- Which peak is popular for hiking and offers trails for various skill levels?
- A) Le Morne Brabant
- B) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- C) Pieter Both
- D) Black River Peak
Answer: A) Le Morne Brabant
- The Moka Range is known for its proximity to which town?
- A) Port Louis
- B) Curepipe
- C) Quatre Bornes
- D) Mahébourg
Answer: B) Curepipe
- Which mountain is known for its unique flora, including endemic plants?
- A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- B) Black River Peak
- C) Le Morne Brabant
- D) Pieter Both
Answer: A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- What is the main risk posed by invasive species to Mauritius’s mountainous ecosystems?
- A) Climate change
- B) Habitat loss
- C) Soil erosion
- D) Pollution
Answer: B) Habitat loss
- Which mountain’s name translates to “The Little Black River Peak” in English?
- A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- B) Le Morne Brabant
- C) Pieter Both
- D) Montagne Cocotte
Answer: A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- Which area in Mauritius is famous for its stunning views and hiking trails?
- A) Port Louis
- B) Black River Gorges
- C) Grand Baie
- D) Flic en Flac
Answer: B) Black River Gorges
- What type of landscape is found around the mountains of Mauritius?
- A) Flat plains
- B) Rolling hills
- C) Coastal beaches
- D) Forested valleys
Answer: D) Forested valleys
- Which mountain is considered the “Gateway to the South” in Mauritius?
- A) Black River Peak
- B) Le Morne Brabant
- C) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- D) Pieter Both
Answer: B) Le Morne Brabant
- What is the most common tree species found in the mountainous regions of Mauritius?
- A) Baobab
- B) Tamarind
- C) Ebony
- D) Pine
Answer: C) Ebony
- The climate in the mountainous regions of Mauritius is influenced primarily by which factor?
- A) Altitude
- B) Latitude
- C) Proximity to the ocean
- D) Seasonal winds
Answer: A) Altitude
- Which mountain in Mauritius is popular for rock climbing?
- A) Piton de la Petite Rivière Noire
- B) Le Morne Brabant
- C) Pieter Both
- D) Black River Peak
Answer: C) Pieter Both
- What is the most significant natural resource found in Mauritius’s mountainous areas?
- A) Minerals
- B) Freshwater
- C) Timber
- D) Agricultural land
Answer: B) Freshwater
- Which of the following animals is considered critically endangered in Mauritius?
- A) Mauritian Flying Fox
- B) Blue Mauritius Butterfly
- C) Echo Parakeet
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What unique geographical feature can be found near Le Morne Brabant?
- A) Coral reefs
- B) Sand dunes
- C) Cliffs and caves
- D) Waterfalls
Answer: C) Cliffs and caves
- What is a popular recreational activity in the mountains of Mauritius?
- A) Skiing
- B) Mountain biking
- C) Paragliding
- D) All of the above
Answer: B) Mountain biking
- Which of the following best describes the hiking trails in the Black River Gorges National Park?
- A) Well-marked and accessible
- B) Rugged and challenging
- C) Completely flat
- D) Primarily for experienced hikers only
Answer: A) Well-marked and accessible