MCQs on mountains of Vanuatu

  • What is the highest mountain in Vanuatu?
    • A) Mount Yasur
    • B) Mount Tabwemasana
    • C) Mount Meru
    • D) Mount Pele
      Answer: B) Mount Tabwemasana
  • Which island in Vanuatu is home to Mount Yasur, an active volcano?
    • A) Efate
    • B) Tanna
    • C) Santo
    • D) Malekula
      Answer: B) Tanna
  • What is the height of Mount Tabwemasana, the tallest mountain in Vanuatu?
    • A) 1,877 meters
    • B) 1,200 meters
    • C) 1,500 meters
    • D) 2,000 meters
      Answer: A) 1,877 meters
  • Which mountain is known for its regular volcanic eruptions in Vanuatu?
    • A) Mount Ambrym
    • B) Mount Yasur
    • C) Mount Meru
    • D) Mount Tabwemasana
      Answer: B) Mount Yasur
  • What type of volcanic activity is primarily observed at Mount Yasur?
    • A) Effusive eruptions
    • B) Explosive eruptions
    • C) Phreatomagmatic eruptions
    • D) Fissure eruptions
      Answer: B) Explosive eruptions
  • Which island is known for the twin volcanoes of Mount Ambrym?
    • A) Efate
    • B) Malekula
    • C) Ambrym
    • D) Santo
      Answer: C) Ambrym
  • What is the local term for the sacred mountains in Vanuatu?
    • A) Moutains
    • B) Ridges
    • C) Lani
    • D) Nambas
      Answer: C) Lani
  • Which volcano is known for its black sand beaches resulting from volcanic activity?
    • A) Mount Tabwemasana
    • B) Mount Yasur
    • C) Mount Ambrym
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: C) Mount Ambrym
  • Which mountain is the second highest in Vanuatu after Mount Tabwemasana?
    • A) Mount Meru
    • B) Mount Yasur
    • C) Mount Lenakel
    • D) Mount Fatumaru
      Answer: A) Mount Meru
  • What geological feature is primarily responsible for the formation of Vanuatu’s mountains?
    • A) Plate tectonics
    • B) Erosion
    • C) Glaciation
    • D) Sedimentation
      Answer: A) Plate tectonics
  • Which mountain range is found on the island of Efate in Vanuatu?
    • A) Vanuatu Range
    • B) Emau Range
    • C) Lelepa Range
    • D) Santo Range
      Answer: B) Emau Range
  • What is the significance of the volcanoes in Vanuatu’s culture?
    • A) They are seen as sacred
    • B) They provide fertile soil
    • C) They are tourist attractions
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which island in Vanuatu features the highest concentration of volcanoes?
    • A) Tanna
    • B) Santo
    • C) Ambrym
    • D) Efate
      Answer: C) Ambrym
  • What natural disaster risk is associated with the mountains of Vanuatu?
    • A) Earthquakes
    • B) Tsunamis
    • C) Landslides
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which mountain in Vanuatu is known for its unique lava lakes?
    • A) Mount Tabwemasana
    • B) Mount Ambrym
    • C) Mount Yasur
    • D) Mount Fatumaru
      Answer: B) Mount Ambrym
  • What is the primary vegetation type found in the mountainous regions of Vanuatu?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Savanna
    • C) Desert scrub
    • D) Temperate forest
      Answer: A) Tropical rainforest
  • Which mountain range is located on the island of Santo?
    • A) Vanuatu Range
    • B) Santo Range
    • C) Emau Range
    • D) Ambrym Range
      Answer: B) Santo Range
  • What is the main economic activity in the mountainous areas of Vanuatu?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Fishing
    • C) Mining
    • D) Tourism
      Answer: D) Tourism
  • Which peak is often referred to as the “smoking mountain” due to its frequent eruptions?
    • A) Mount Tabwemasana
    • B) Mount Ambrym
    • C) Mount Yasur
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: C) Mount Yasur
  • What type of climate is found in the mountainous regions of Vanuatu?
    • A) Tropical
    • B) Temperate
    • C) Arid
    • D) Polar
      Answer: A) Tropical
  • What unique cultural practice is associated with the mountains of Vanuatu?
    • A) Sand drawing
    • B) Kava ceremonies
    • C) Dance rituals
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which of the following mountains is an active volcano that attracts tourists for its eruptions?
    • A) Mount Tabwemasana
    • B) Mount Meru
    • C) Mount Yasur
    • D) Mount Fatumaru
      Answer: C) Mount Yasur
  • What type of rock is primarily found in the volcanic mountains of Vanuatu?
    • A) Granite
    • B) Basalt
    • C) Limestone
    • D) Sandstone
      Answer: B) Basalt
  • Which peak is part of the volcanic complex on the island of Tanna?
    • A) Mount Yasur
    • B) Mount Meru
    • C) Mount Ambrym
    • D) Mount Tabwemasana
      Answer: A) Mount Yasur
  • What phenomenon is commonly observed around Mount Yasur during eruptions?
    • A) Lava fountains
    • B) Ash clouds
    • C) Lightning storms
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • What is the primary environmental concern related to the volcanic activity in Vanuatu?
    • A) Air pollution
    • B) Soil degradation
    • C) Water contamination
    • D) Biodiversity loss
      Answer: A) Air pollution
  • Which mountain in Vanuatu is known for its steep slopes and challenging hiking trails?
    • A) Mount Tabwemasana
    • B) Mount Yasur
    • C) Mount Ambrym
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: A) Mount Tabwemasana
  • Which island in Vanuatu is also a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its cultural and natural significance?
    • A) Tanna
    • B) Ambrym
    • C) Santo
    • D) Efate
      Answer: B) Ambrym
  • What unique wildlife can be found in the mountainous regions of Vanuatu?
    • A) Endemic birds
    • B) Marine life
    • C) Large mammals
    • D) Reptiles
      Answer: A) Endemic birds
  • Which of the following mountains is not located in Vanuatu?
    • A) Mount Yasur
    • B) Mount Kilimanjaro
    • C) Mount Tabwemasana
    • D) Mount Meru
      Answer: B) Mount Kilimanjaro

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