MCQs on mountains of Somalia January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Somalia? (A) Mount Karkaar (B) Mount Hurdiyo (C) Mount Jebel Marra (D) Mount Shimbiris 2. In which mountain range is Mount Shimbiris located? (A) Karkaar Mountains (B) Golis Mountains (C) Ethiopian Highlands (D) Hajar Mountains 3. What is the approximate height of Mount Shimbiris? (A) 1,200 meters (B) 2,416 feet (C) 2,416 meters (D) 3,000 meters 4. Which region of Somalia is home to the Karkaar Mountains? (A) Somaliland (B) South West State (C) Puntland (D) Jubaland 5. What is the primary vegetation type found in the mountainous areas of Somalia? (A) Grassland (B) Tropical rainforest (C) Desert scrub (D) Savanna 6. Mount Hurdiyo is located in which part of Somalia? (A) Central Somalia (B) Southern Somalia (C) Northern Somalia (D) Eastern Somalia 7. Which mountain range runs along the border between Somalia and Ethiopia? (A) Somali Mountains (B) Golis Mountains (C) Karkaar Mountains (D) Bale Mountains 8. What type of climate is generally found in the mountainous regions of Somalia? (A) Alpine (B) Arid (C) Temperate (D) Tropical 9. Which of the following mountains is part of the Golis Mountains? (A) Mount Karkaar (B) Mount Hurdiyo (C) Mount Shimbiris (D) Mount Daallo 10. What is the name of the plateau that contains many of Somalia’s mountains? (A) Ethiopian Plateau (B) Somali Plateau (C) Gedo Plateau (D) Central Somali Plateau 11. Mount Hurdiyo is known for its unique geological features. What are these primarily? (A) Granite formations (B) Sedimentary layers (C) Volcanic rocks (D) Limestone caves 12. Which mountain range is also known for its rich biodiversity? (A) Hajar Mountains (B) Karkaar Mountains (C) Golis Mountains (D) Ethiopian Highlands 13. What is the significance of Mount Shimbiris to local communities? (A) All of the above (B) Source of water (C) Agricultural land (D) Religious significance 14. Which of the following mountains is situated in the Sanaag region of Somalia? (A) Mount Hurdiyo (B) Mount Karkaar (C) Mount Shimbiris (D) Mount Buuhoodle 15. What natural resources are commonly found in the mountainous regions of Somalia? (A) Minerals (B) Oil (C) Natural gas (D) All of the above 16. Which mountain range is known for its cold climate and snowfall? (A) Somali Mountains (B) Karkaar Mountains (C) Golis Mountains (D) Baidoa Mountains 17. What is the average elevation of the Karkaar Mountains? (A) 1,800 meters (B) 2,000 meters (C) 1,500 meters (D) 2,300 meters 18. Which mountain in Somalia is associated with historical battles? (A) Mount Hurdiyo (B) Mount Shimbiris (C) Mount Karkaar (D) Mount Daallo 19. The Golis Mountains primarily run along which geographical feature? (A) Coastal plains (B) Rift Valley (C) Somali Plateau (D) Ethiopian Highlands 20. Which Somali mountain is known for its scenic views and is a popular hiking destination? (A) Mount Karkaar (B) Mount Hurdiyo (C) Mount Shimbiris (D) Mount Daallo 21. Which mountain range is characterized by rugged terrain and steep slopes? (A) Golis Mountains (B) Karkaar Mountains (C) Ethiopian Highlands (D) Bale Mountains 22. What is a notable feature of the Karkaar Mountains? (A) Unique rock formations (B) Abundant wildlife (C) Large ice caps (D) High volcanic activity 23. Which mountain is known for its endemic plant species? (A) Mount Hurdiyo (B) Mount Karkaar (C) Mount Shimbiris (D) Mount Daallo 24. In which year was Mount Shimbiris first officially documented? (A) 1850 (B) 1900 (C) 1950 (D) 2000 25. What type of wildlife is commonly found in the mountainous regions of Somalia? (A) All of the above (B) Mountain goats (C) Leopards (D) Desert foxes 26. Which mountain in Somalia is notable for its role in Somali folklore? (A) Mount Karkaar (B) Mount Hurdiyo (C) Mount Daallo (D) Mount Shimbiris 27. The mountains of Somalia are primarily formed from which type of rock? (A) All of the above (B) Sedimentary rock (C) Metamorphic rock (D) Igneous rock 28. Which mountain range is known for its cultural heritage sites? (A) Ethiopian Highlands (B) Karkaar Mountains (C) Somali Mountains (D) Golis Mountains 29. Mount Hurdiyo is located in which region of Somalia? (A) Puntland (B) Galmudug (C) Somaliland (D) South West State 30. What is the primary economic activity associated with the mountains of Somalia? (A) Tourism (B) Mining (C) Agriculture (D) Fishing