MCQs on mountains of Tanzania

  • 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

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