MCQs on mountains of Zambia January 8, 2026October 8, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the highest mountain in Zambia? (A) Mount Meru (B) Mount Nyumba Yanga (C) Mafinga Hills (D) Mount Zomba 2. Which mountain range runs along the eastern border of Zambia? (A) Great Dividing Range (B) Eastern Highlands (C) Andes Mountains (D) Rocky Mountains 3. What is the height of Mafinga Hills, the highest peak in Zambia? (A) 2,000 meters (B) 2,300 meters (C) 2,200 meters (D) 2,400 meters 4. Which region of Zambia is known for its mountainous terrain and rich biodiversity? (A) Copperbelt (B) Southern Province (C) Northern Province (D) Lusaka Province 5. What is the main economic activity in the Mafinga Hills region? (A) Mining (B) Agriculture (C) Tourism (D) Forestry 6. Which of the following mountains is located in the Eastern Province of Zambia? (A) Zambezi Escarpment (B) Black Mountain (C) Mount Nyumba Yanga (D) Kalungwishi Hills 7. Which mountain range separates Zambia from Tanzania? (A) Rungwe Mountains (B) Zambezi Escarpment (C) Great Rift Valley (D) Usambara Mountains 8. What is the primary ecological zone found in the Zambian mountains? (A) Tropical rainforest (B) Montane forest (C) Savannah (D) Desert 9. Which peak is part of the Nyika Plateau, known for its unique flora? (A) Mount Meru (B) Mount Nyumba Yanga (C) Mafinga Hills (D) Nyika Mountain 10. Which park in Zambia is known for its mountain scenery and wildlife? (A) Nyika National Park (B) Kafue National Park (C) South Luangwa National Park (D) Lower Zambezi National Park 11. What type of climate is typically found in the mountainous regions of Zambia? (A) Tropical (B) Continental (C) Arid (D) Temperate 12. Which mountain is known for its scenic views of Lake Tanganyika? (A) Nyika Mountain (B) Mafinga Hills (C) Mount Zomba (D) Mount Meru 13. Which mountain range is located in the western part of Zambia? (A) Zambezi Escarpment (B) Great Rift Valley (C) Zambezi Mountains (D) Kafue Hills 14. What is the significance of the Eastern Highlands of Zambia? (A) They are rich in minerals. (B) They are a major agricultural zone. (C) They are a major tourist attraction. (D) All of the above. 15. Which peak is considered a sacred mountain by the local communities in Zambia? (A) Mafinga Hills (B) Mount Nyumba Yanga (C) Zambezi Escarpment (D) Mount Zomba 16. Which mountain is the source of the Luangwa River? (A) Mafinga Hills (B) Mount Zomba (C) Zambezi Escarpment (D) Black Mountain 17. Which of the following mountains is popular for hiking and trekking activities? (A) Mount Nyumba Yanga (B) Mafinga Hills (C) Nyika Mountain (D) All of the above 18. What is the main vegetation type found in the Mafinga Hills? (A) Montane forest (B) Savanna (C) Desert scrub (D) Tropical rainforest 19. Which mountain range is home to unique wildlife such as the Blue Monkey? (A) Nyika Plateau (B) Kafue Hills (C) Zambezi Escarpment (D) Usambara Mountains 20. Which province in Zambia is known for its rich culture and traditional ceremonies in mountainous areas? (A) Copperbelt (B) Northern Province (C) Southern Province (D) Lusaka Province 21. What type of tourism is most common in the mountainous regions of Zambia? (A) All of the above (B) Cultural tourism (C) Adventure tourism (D) Eco-tourism 22. Which mountain is known for its diverse bird species? (A) Mount Zomba (B) Nyika Mountain (C) Mafinga Hills (D) Mount Meru 23. Which natural resource is primarily found in the mountainous regions of Zambia? (A) Coal (B) Copper (C) Diamonds (D) Gold 24. Which mountain range in Zambia is a significant site for geological research? (A) Eastern Highlands (B) Zambezi Mountains (C) Kafue Hills (D) Nyika Plateau 25. What is a common agricultural practice in the mountainous areas of Zambia? (A) Terracing (B) Shifting cultivation (C) Monoculture (D) Intensive farming 26. Which mountain in Zambia is considered a biodiversity hotspot? (A) Mount Meru (B) Mafinga Hills (C) Nyika Mountain (D) Black Mountain 27. Which ecosystem is primarily found in the high-altitude areas of Zambia? (A) Savannah ecosystem (B) Desert ecosystem (C) Marine ecosystem (D) Montane ecosystem 28. What impact does climate change have on the mountains of Zambia? (A) All of the above (B) Deforestation (C) Altered weather patterns (D) Increased rainfall 29. Which mountain is known for its unique geological formations? (A) Mount Zomba (B) Mafinga Hills (C) Nyika Mountain (D) Black Mountain 30. What is a major challenge faced by the communities living in the mountains of Zambia? (A) Limited access to education (B) Poor infrastructure (C) All of the above (D) Environmental degradation