- What is the highest mountain in Tanzania?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Kilimanjaro
- C) Mount Rungwe
- D) Mount Hanang
Answer: B) Mount Kilimanjaro
- What is the elevation of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) 4,500 meters
- B) 5,895 meters
- C) 6,000 meters
- D) 6,200 meters
Answer: B) 5,895 meters
- Which of the following is the second highest mountain in Tanzania?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Rungwe
- C) Mount Hanang
- D) Mount Shinn
Answer: A) Mount Meru
- What is the name of the volcanic cone located on Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Kibo
- B) Mawenzi
- C) Shira
- D) Ol Doinyo Lengai
Answer: A) Kibo
- Mount Meru is part of which national park?
- A) Tarangire National Park
- B) Arusha National Park
- C) Kilimanjaro National Park
- D) Ruinsori National Park
Answer: B) Arusha National Park
- What type of climate is found at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Alpine tundra
- C) Desert
- D) Temperate
Answer: B) Alpine tundra
- Which mountain is known as the “Mountain of God” by the Maasai people?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Kilimanjaro
- C) Mount Rungwe
- D) Mount Hanang
Answer: B) Mount Kilimanjaro
- Which mountain is an active volcano located in Tanzania?
- A) Mount Kilimanjaro
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Nyiragongo
- D) Ol Doinyo Lengai
Answer: D) Ol Doinyo Lengai
- What is the primary reason for climbing Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Skiing
- B) Sightseeing
- C) Research
- D) Mountaineering
Answer: D) Mountaineering
- Which ecosystem can be found on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Desert
- B) Tropical rainforest
- C) Alpine tundra
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the primary challenge faced by climbers on Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Technical climbing skills
- B) Altitude sickness
- C) Weather conditions
- D) Wildlife encounters
Answer: B) Altitude sickness
- Which mountain range includes Mount Rungwe?
- A) The Great Rift Valley
- B) The Eastern Arc Mountains
- C) The Usambara Mountains
- D) The Uluguru Mountains
Answer: B) The Eastern Arc Mountains
- What is the name of the longest route to summit Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Marangu Route
- B) Lemosho Route
- C) Machame Route
- D) Umbwe Route
Answer: B) Lemosho Route
- Which mountain in Tanzania is known for its unique biodiversity?
- A) Mount Kilimanjaro
- B) Mount Meru
- C) Mount Rungwe
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main vegetation zone found on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Alpine zone
- B) Montane forest
- C) Heath zone
- D) Glacier zone
Answer: B) Montane forest
- Which peak is the highest on Mount Meru?
- A) Little Meru
- B) Simba Peak
- C) Mount Meru Summit
- D) Rhino Point
Answer: C) Mount Meru Summit
- What is the name of the glacial area on Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Kibo Ice Cap
- B) Mawenzi Glacier
- C) Shira Glacier
- D) Northern Icefield
Answer: A) Kibo Ice Cap
- Which mountain is often referred to as the “Fire Mountain”?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Ol Doinyo Lengai
- C) Mount Kilimanjaro
- D) Mount Rungwe
Answer: B) Ol Doinyo Lengai
- What is the predominant wildlife found in the forests of Mount Meru?
- A) Elephants
- B) Giraffes
- C) Colobus monkeys
- D) Lions
Answer: C) Colobus monkeys
- Which peak is part of the Mount Kilimanjaro climbing routes?
- A) Mawenzi
- B) Kibo
- C) Shira
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the unique feature of Ol Doinyo Lengai?
- A) It erupts black lava.
- B) It has the highest peak in Tanzania.
- C) It is a dormant volcano.
- D) It is the oldest mountain.
Answer: A) It erupts black lava.
- What type of rock is primarily found on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Basalt
- B) Granite
- C) Volcanic rock
- D) Limestone
Answer: C) Volcanic rock
- Which route on Mount Kilimanjaro is considered the easiest?
- A) Lemosho Route
- B) Marangu Route
- C) Machame Route
- D) Umbwe Route
Answer: B) Marangu Route
- What is the approximate age of Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) 100,000 years
- B) 1 million years
- C) 2 million years
- D) 3 million years
Answer: C) 2 million years
- Which mountain is part of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Rungwe
- C) Mount Kilimanjaro
- D) Mount Hanang
Answer: B) Mount Rungwe
- What is the best time of year to climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) December to February
- B) March to May
- C) June to October
- D) November to January
Answer: C) June to October
- What is the name of the park that encompasses Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Arusha National Park
- B) Kilimanjaro National Park
- C) Tarangire National Park
- D) Serengeti National Park
Answer: B) Kilimanjaro National Park
- Which mountain range is home to Mount Hanang?
- A) The Pare Mountains
- B) The Usambara Mountains
- C) The Southern Highlands
- D) The Eastern Arc Mountains
Answer: C) The Southern Highlands
- What is the primary threat to the glaciers on Mount Kilimanjaro?
- A) Earthquakes
- B) Climate change
- C) Wildlife
- D) Tourism
Answer: B) Climate change
- Which peak is known for its dramatic views and rock climbing routes?
- A) Mount Meru
- B) Mount Kilimanjaro
- C) Mount Rungwe
- D) Mount Hanang
Answer: A) Mount Meru