MCQs on mountains of Mozambique

1.What is the highest mountain in Mozambique?

    • A) Mount Binga
    • B) Mount Chimanimani
    • C) Mount Nyangani
    • D) Mount Gorongosa
      Answer: C) Mount Nyangani
  1. Which mountain range is located in the northern part of Mozambique?
    • A) Chimanimani Mountains
    • B) Drakensberg Mountains
    • C) Sierra de Chimanimane
    • D) Binga Range
      Answer: C) Sierra de Chimanimane
  2. What is the elevation of Mount Nyangani?
    • A) 2,416 meters
    • B) 2,600 meters
    • C) 2,400 meters
    • D) 2,500 meters
      Answer: A) 2,416 meters
  3. Mount Binga is located near the border of which country?
    • A) South Africa
    • B) Zimbabwe
    • C) Malawi
    • D) Tanzania
      Answer: B) Zimbabwe
  4. Which mountain range is part of the Chimanimani National Park?
    • A) Binga Range
    • B) Chimanimani Mountains
    • C) Nyanga Range
    • D) Great Escarpment
      Answer: B) Chimanimani Mountains
  5. Which mountain in Mozambique is known for its unique biodiversity and endemic species?
    • A) Mount Gorongosa
    • B) Mount Binga
    • C) Mount Nyangani
    • D) Mount Chimanimani
      Answer: A) Mount Gorongosa
  6. What type of climate is generally found in the mountainous regions of Mozambique?
    • A) Tropical
    • B) Mediterranean
    • C) Temperate
    • D) Arid
      Answer: A) Tropical
  7. Which river is associated with the Gorongosa National Park?
    • A) Zambezi River
    • B) Pungwe River
    • C) Save River
    • D) Limpopo River
      Answer: B) Pungwe River
  8. What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous regions of Mozambique?
    • A) Mining
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Forestry
      Answer: B) Agriculture
  9. Which mountain is a popular trekking destination in Mozambique?
    • A) Mount Binga
    • B) Mount Nyangani
    • C) Mount Gorongosa
    • D) Mount Chimanimani
      Answer: D) Mount Chimanimani
  10. What is the average temperature in the mountainous regions of Mozambique?
    • A) 20°C – 25°C
    • B) 15°C – 20°C
    • C) 10°C – 15°C
    • D) 25°C – 30°C
      Answer: B) 15°C – 20°C
  11. Which mountain area is known for its granite formations?
    • A) Chimanimani Mountains
    • B) Binga Range
    • C) Nyanga Range
    • D) Gorongosa Mountain
      Answer: A) Chimanimani Mountains
  12. Which town serves as the gateway to Mount Nyangani?
    • A) Mutare
    • B) Gorongosa
    • C) Beira
    • D) Chimoio
      Answer: A) Mutare
  13. What is the primary vegetation type found in the Gorongosa National Park?
    • A) Rainforest
    • B) Savanna
    • C) Montane forest
    • D) Desert scrub
      Answer: C) Montane forest
  14. Which mountain is part of the Eastern Highlands of Mozambique?
    • A) Mount Chimanimani
    • B) Mount Nyangani
    • C) Mount Binga
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  15. What is the significance of the Chimanimani Mountains?
    • A) Cultural heritage
    • B) Biodiversity hotspot
    • C) Historical site
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: B) Biodiversity hotspot
  16. Which endemic species is found in the mountains of Mozambique?
    • A) African elephant
    • B) Mountain zebra
    • C) Chirinda fern
    • D) Great white shark
      Answer: C) Chirinda fern
  17. Which mountain range forms part of the Mozambique-Zimbabwe border?
    • A) Chimanimani Mountains
    • B) Binga Range
    • C) Eastern Highlands
    • D) Both A and C
      Answer: D) Both A and C
  18. What natural disaster often affects the mountainous regions of Mozambique?
    • A) Earthquakes
    • B) Flooding
    • C) Drought
    • D) Tsunamis
      Answer: B) Flooding
  19. What type of tourism is promoted in the Gorongosa National Park?
    • A) Adventure tourism
    • B) Ecotourism
    • C) Cultural tourism
    • D) Historical tourism
      Answer: B) Ecotourism
  20. Which mountain in Mozambique is known for its cultural significance to the local communities?
    • A) Mount Binga
    • B) Mount Chimanimani
    • C) Mount Nyangani
    • D) Mount Gorongosa
      Answer: D) Mount Gorongosa
  21. What is the main threat to the mountain ecosystems in Mozambique?
    • A) Urbanization
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Climate change
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  22. Which is the largest national park in Mozambique that includes mountainous areas?
    • A) Bazaruto National Park
    • B) Gorongosa National Park
    • C) Maputo Special Reserve
    • D) Niassa Reserve
      Answer: B) Gorongosa National Park
  23. Which mountain is famous for its panoramic views?
    • A) Mount Binga
    • B) Mount Nyangani
    • C) Mount Chimanimani
    • D) Mount Gorongosa
      Answer: C) Mount Chimanimani
  24. Which animal is commonly spotted in the Gorongosa Mountains?
    • A) Lion
    • B) Giraffe
    • C) African wild dog
    • D) Hippopotamus
      Answer: C) African wild dog
  25. What is a popular activity for visitors to the mountains of Mozambique?
    • A) Skiing
    • B) Bird watching
    • C) Rock climbing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  26. Which local tribe is known for their cultural practices in the mountainous regions?
    • A) Zulu
    • B) Shona
    • C) Yao
    • D) Makua
      Answer: B) Shona
  27. Which of the following peaks is often visited by hikers in Mozambique?
    • A) Mount Nyangani
    • B) Mount Kilimanjaro
    • C) Mount Everest
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: A) Mount Nyangani
  28. What natural feature is prominent in the Chimanimani Mountains?
    • A) Waterfalls
    • B) Lakes
    • C) Caves
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  29. Which mountain range is part of the greater East African Rift?
    • A) Chimanimani Mountains
    • B) Great Rift Valley
    • C) Eastern Highlands
    • D) Both A and B
      Answer: D) Both A and B

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