- What is the highest mountain in Senegal?
- A) Mount Fako
- B) Nnyame Nnyame
- C) Mount Mermoz
- D) Mount Sene
Answer: C) Mount Mermoz
- What is the elevation of Mount Mermoz?
- A) 2,000 meters
- B) 2,415 meters
- C) 3,300 meters
- D) 1,500 meters
Answer: B) 2,415 meters
- Which mountain range is found in southeastern Senegal?
- A) The Fouta Djallon
- B) The Andes
- C) The Atlas Mountains
- D) The Rockies
Answer: A) The Fouta Djallon
- Which region in Senegal is known for its mountainous terrain?
- A) Dakar
- B) Casamance
- C) Kedougou
- D) Saint-Louis
Answer: C) Kedougou
- What geological feature characterizes the Senegalese mountains?
- A) Volcanic activity
- B) Limestone formations
- C) Granite outcrops
- D) Sandstone cliffs
Answer: C) Granite outcrops
- Which mountain is a popular destination for hiking in Senegal?
- A) Mount Mermoz
- B) Nnyame Nnyame
- C) Mount Nimba
- D) Mount Zome
Answer: A) Mount Mermoz
- What is the primary economic activity in the mountainous areas of Senegal?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Tourism
- D) Fishing
Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river is associated with the mountainous region of Senegal?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Gambia River
- C) Niger River
- D) Volta River
Answer: A) Senegal River
- What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Senegal?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Semi-arid
- C) Mediterranean
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Semi-arid
- Which ethnic group is predominantly found in the mountainous areas of Senegal?
- A) Wolof
- B) Fulani
- C) Serer
- D) Mandinka
Answer: B) Fulani
- What is the main vegetation type found in the mountains of Senegal?
- A) Dense forest
- B) Grassland
- C) Savanna
- D) Scrubland
Answer: C) Savanna
- Which of the following animals is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Senegal?
- A) Elephants
- B) Lions
- C) Baboons
- D) Hyenas
Answer: C) Baboons
- What is the primary source of water for the communities in the Senegalese mountains?
- A) Lakes
- B) Wells
- C) Rivers
- D) Rainwater
Answer: B) Wells
- Which mountain is known for its unique rock formations?
- A) Mount Mermoz
- B) Nnyame Nnyame
- C) Mount Nimba
- D) Mount Zome
Answer: B) Nnyame Nnyame
- What is a significant environmental concern in the mountainous regions of Senegal?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Overfishing
- C) Urbanization
- D) Desertification
Answer: A) Deforestation
- Which mineral resource is extracted from the mountains of Senegal?
- A) Gold
- B) Iron ore
- C) Bauxite
- D) Diamonds
Answer: A) Gold
- Which mountain range is a part of the Guinea Highlands?
- A) The Fouta Djallon
- B) The Himalayas
- C) The Rockies
- D) The Andes
Answer: A) The Fouta Djallon
- Which city is closest to Mount Mermoz?
- A) Dakar
- B) Kedougou
- C) Saint-Louis
- D) Tambacounda
Answer: B) Kedougou
- What type of agriculture is predominantly practiced in the Senegalese mountains?
- A) Commercial farming
- B) Subsistence farming
- C) Industrial farming
- D) Plantation farming
Answer: B) Subsistence farming
- What is the significance of the Fouta Djallon mountain range?
- A) It has historical importance.
- B) It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- C) It is a major source of rivers.
- D) It is a tourist attraction.
Answer: C) It is a major source of rivers.
- Which mountain is known for its biodiversity in Senegal?
- A) Mount Mermoz
- B) Nnyame Nnyame
- C) Mount Nimba
- D) Mount Zome
Answer: C) Mount Nimba
- What natural phenomenon affects the climate in the Senegalese mountains?
- A) Monsoons
- B) Trade winds
- C) Altitude
- D) Ocean currents
Answer: C) Altitude
- Which mountain range forms part of the border between Senegal and Guinea?
- A) The Fouta Djallon
- B) The Atlas Mountains
- C) The Rwenzori Mountains
- D) The Sierra Nevada
Answer: A) The Fouta Djallon
- What cultural significance do the mountains of Senegal hold?
- A) Historical events
- B) Traditional ceremonies
- C) Agricultural practices
- D) Religious sites
Answer: B) Traditional ceremonies
- Which of the following is a common challenge faced by communities in the Senegalese mountains?
- A) Access to education
- B) Health care
- C) Infrastructure development
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main form of transportation in the mountainous regions of Senegal?
- A) Roads
- B) Railways
- C) Air travel
- D) River transport
Answer: A) Roads
- What is the average temperature range in the mountainous areas of Senegal?
- A) 15-25°C
- B) 25-35°C
- C) 10-20°C
- D) 20-30°C
Answer: B) 25-35°C
- Which of the following plants is commonly found in the mountains of Senegal?
- A) Baobab tree
- B) Pine tree
- C) Palm tree
- D) Cedar tree
Answer: A) Baobab tree
- Which of the following best describes the topography of the mountainous regions of Senegal?
- A) Flat plains
- B) Rolling hills
- C) Steep cliffs
- D) Rugged mountains
Answer: D) Rugged mountains
- What is the primary language spoken in the mountainous areas of Senegal?
- A) French
- B) Wolof
- C) Serer
- D) Pulaar
Answer: D) Pulaar