- What is the highest mountain in Oman?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Jebel Samhan
- D) Jebel Kawr
Answer: A) Jebel Shams
- Jebel Shams is often referred to as what?
- A) The Green Mountain
- B) The Grand Canyon of Oman
- C) The Mountain of the Sun
- D) The Mountain of the Clouds
Answer: C) The Mountain of the Sun
- Which mountain range is known as the “Green Mountain” of Oman?
- A) Al Hajar Mountains
- B) Al Jabal Al Akhdar
- C) Al Jabal Al Qamar
- D) Al Hajar Al Gharbi
Answer: B) Al Jabal Al Akhdar
- What is the elevation of Jebel Shams?
- A) 2,800 meters
- B) 3,000 meters
- C) 3,200 meters
- D) 3,500 meters
Answer: C) 3,000 meters
- Which of the following is a popular trekking route in the Al Hajar Mountains?
- A) The Wadi Ghul Trail
- B) The Wadi Shab Trail
- C) The Wadi Bani Awf Trail
- D) The Jebel Akhdar Trail
Answer: A) The Wadi Ghul Trail
- What is a significant geological feature of Jebel Akhdar?
- A) Limestone formations
- B) Sand dunes
- C) Volcanic craters
- D) Marble cliffs
Answer: A) Limestone formations
- Which mountain in Oman is famous for its terraced farms?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Jebel Samhan
- D) Jebel Kawr
Answer: B) Jebel Akhdar
- Which of the following is the second highest peak in Oman?
- A) Jebel Akhdar
- B) Jebel Samhan
- C) Jebel Shams
- D) Jebel Kawr
Answer: B) Jebel Samhan
- Jebel Samhan is located in which part of Oman?
- A) Northern Oman
- B) Southern Oman
- C) Eastern Oman
- D) Western Oman
Answer: B) Southern Oman
- What is the primary rock type found in the Al Hajar Mountains?
- A) Sandstone
- B) Basalt
- C) Granite
- D) Limestone
Answer: D) Limestone
- What is the name of the valley known for its stunning views and high cliffs near Jebel Shams?
- A) Wadi Ghul
- B) Wadi Shab
- C) Wadi Bani Awf
- D) Wadi Nakhr
Answer: A) Wadi Ghul
- Which mountain range separates the coastal region of Oman from the interior?
- A) Al Hajar Mountains
- B) Al Jabal Al Akhdar
- C) Al Hajar Al Gharbi
- D) Al Jabal Al Qamar
Answer: A) Al Hajar Mountains
- Which of the following is a popular destination for rock climbing in Oman?
- A) Wadi Shab
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Wadi Ghul
- D) Jebel Shams
Answer: B) Jebel Akhdar
- What is the main climate feature of the mountains in Oman?
- A) Tropical
- B) Arid and semi-arid
- C) Mediterranean
- D) Continental
Answer: B) Arid and semi-arid
- Jebel Akhdar is part of which larger mountain range?
- A) Al Hajar Mountains
- B) Al Rub’ al Khali
- C) The Zagros Mountains
- D) The Himalayas
Answer: A) Al Hajar Mountains
- Which mountain area is known for its biodiversity and rare plant species in Oman?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Jebel Samhan
- D) Jebel Kawr
Answer: B) Jebel Akhdar
- What type of terrain is commonly found in the mountains of Oman?
- A) Sandy deserts
- B) Rocky cliffs and plateaus
- C) Flat plains
- D) Swampy wetlands
Answer: B) Rocky cliffs and plateaus
- Which mountain in Oman is known for its deep gorges and impressive canyons?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Kawr
- C) Jebel Samhan
- D) Jebel Akhdar
Answer: A) Jebel Shams
- The landscape of Jebel Akhdar is primarily characterized by which of the following?
- A) Grasslands
- B) Pine forests
- C) Date palm plantations
- D) Agricultural terraces
Answer: D) Agricultural terraces
- Which peak is known for its views over the Nizwa valley?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Jebel Kawr
- D) Jebel Samhan
Answer: B) Jebel Akhdar
- Which mountain is often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Oman”?
- A) Jebel Shams
- B) Jebel Akhdar
- C) Wadi Nakhr
- D) Wadi Bani Awf
Answer: C) Wadi Nakhr
- What is the primary economic activity in the mountains of Oman?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Tourism
- D) Fishing
Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which of the following is a popular hiking trail in the mountains of Oman?
- A) The Jebel Shams Loop
- B) The Nizwa Trail
- C) The Al Hajar Trail
- D) The Muscat Trail
Answer: A) The Jebel Shams Loop
- What is the unique feature of the flora found in Jebel Akhdar?
- A) Tropical plants
- B) Rare orchids
- C) Wild lavender and pomegranate trees
- D) Cacti
Answer: C) Wild lavender and pomegranate trees
- The Jebel Samhan Nature Reserve is known for protecting which type of wildlife?
- A) Desert foxes
- B) Arabian leopards
- C) Oryx
- D) Hyenas
Answer: B) Arabian leopards
- What is the name of the famous deep gorge located near Jebel Shams?
- A) Wadi Shab
- B) Wadi Ghul
- C) Wadi Hatta
- D) Wadi Bani Awf
Answer: B) Wadi Ghul
- What natural phenomenon can often be seen in the mountain ranges of Oman during winter?
- A) Snow
- B) Rainbows
- C) Wildflowers
- D) Fog
Answer: A) Snow
- Which mountain in Oman is known for its historical significance and ancient ruins?
- A) Jebel Akhdar
- B) Jebel Shams
- C) Jebel Samhan
- D) Jebel Kawr
Answer: A) Jebel Akhdar
- The Al Hajar Mountains extend into which neighboring country?
- A) Saudi Arabia
- B) UAE
- C) Yemen
- D) Qatar
Answer: A) Saudi Arabia
- What is the main access route to the Jebel Akhdar area?
- A) By helicopter
- B) By train
- C) By road
- D) By boat
Answer: C) By road