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Reach for the Sky in Africa Trivia Quiz

Throwing some light on the high points of Africa.

A multiple-choice quiz by Pam1239. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Pam1239

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
386,189

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
238

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The Atlas Mountains in northwestern Africa lie in three countries. The highest peak is Toubkal (4,167 m). Which country is Toubkal in? Hint

Libya

Algeria

Morocco

Tunisia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mount Kilimanjaro is closer to the sky than any other mountain in Africa. What is its height? Hint

7580 m

5895 m

4963 m

6210 m

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the most recognizable mountains in the world must surely be Table Mountain. When it comes to reaching for the sky though it comes off rather short. Do you know how short it is? Hint

1084.6 m

1243 m

619 m

989 m

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Rwenzori Mountains, also called "The Mountains of the Moon", are located on on the border of two countries. Do you know which two? Hint

Swaziland and Mozambique

Tunisia and Algeria

Sudan and Ethiopia

Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Question 5 of 10

5. A small country reaching higher than any other in the world is situated in Africa. Can you tell which one it is? Hint

Swaziland

Zambia

Rwanda

Lesotho

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Question 6 of 10

6. Also reaching for the sky is Mount Kenya at 5,199 meters. Where does it come in order of height in Africa? Hint

Seventh

Fifth

Second

Third

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Question 7 of 10

7. There are numerous mountain ranges on the African continent. Which of the following is not one? Hint

Atlas Mountains

Tsitsikama Mountains

Taurus Mountains

Drakensberg Mountains

8. The three highest mountains of the Drakensberg Range are Thabana Ntlenyana (3483 m), Makheka (3452 m) and Thaba Putsoa (3455 m). They are all in Lesotho. Besides reaching for the sky, these mountains are also the source of two main rivers in South Africa. Which ones? Hint

Vaal and Limpopo

Umgeni and Gamtoos

Olifants and Breede

Orange and Tugela

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Question 9 of 10

9. While it may not be the highest country in Africa, Ethiopia has a fair share of mountains reaching for the sky. Of the following, which reaches highest? Hint

Ancua

Ras Dashen

Bwahit

Kidis Yared

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mount Cameroon is an active volcano in Cameroon near the Gulf of Guinea and reaches 4040 m to the sky. Do you know the meaning of its native name of Mongo ma Ndemi? Hint

Fruit of Fire

Heart of Heat

Mountain of Death

Mountain of Greatness

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Atlas Mountains in northwestern Africa lie in three countries. The highest peak is Toubkal (4,167 m). Which country is Toubkal in?

Answer: Morocco

The Atlas Mountains divide the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline from the Sahara Desert. Toubkal is situated in Morocco's Toubkal National Park just 63 km south of Marrakesh.

2. Mount Kilimanjaro is closer to the sky than any other mountain in Africa. What is its height?

Answer: 5895 m

There are three volcanic cones on Mount Kilimanjaro. Kibo is the highest and is dormant so could erupt again. The other two, Mawenzi and Shira, are considered extinct.

3. One of the most recognizable mountains in the world must surely be Table Mountain. When it comes to reaching for the sky though it comes off rather short. Do you know how short it is?

Answer: 1084.6 m

The mountain is often covered by clouds when a south-easterly wind blows up the mountain's slopes into colder air. Legend says this "table cloth" is formed by a smoking contest between the Devil and a local pirate.

4. The Rwenzori Mountains, also called "The Mountains of the Moon", are located on on the border of two countries. Do you know which two?

Answer: Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The highest Rwenzori peaks reach a height of 5,109 m and have snow-caps all year round. They are a source of the Nile River.

5. A small country reaching higher than any other in the world is situated in Africa. Can you tell which one it is?

Answer: Lesotho

Lesotho lies entirely above 1,000 m in elevation. The lowest point is 1,400 m and over 80% of the country lies above 1,800 m. This makes Lesotho the highest country in the world.

6. Also reaching for the sky is Mount Kenya at 5,199 meters. Where does it come in order of height in Africa?

Answer: Second

Mount Kenya is about 16.5 km south of the equator. The glaciers on the mountain are the source of much of the water in the country.

7. There are numerous mountain ranges on the African continent. Which of the following is not one?

Answer: Taurus Mountains

The Taurus Mountains are in southern Turkey.
The Tsitsikamma Mountains are located in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa.
The Drakensberg Mountains form the eastern portion of the the central Southern African plateau.
The Atlas Mountains are in the northwest Africa

Answer: Orange and Tugela

The Orange River is the longest river in South Africa at 2200 km and reaches the Atlantic Ocean at Alexander Bay.
The Tugela River (502 km) flows in the opposite direction through KwaZulu-Natal into the Indian Ocean.

9. While it may not be the highest country in Africa, Ethiopia has a fair share of mountains reaching for the sky. Of the following, which reaches highest?

Answer: Ras Dashen

Ethiopia is sometimes called the Roof of Africa. Ras Dashen at 4550 m, Ancua at 4462 m, Bwahit at 4437 m and Kidis Yared at 4453 m are all in the Semien Mountains.

10. Mount Cameroon is an active volcano in Cameroon near the Gulf of Guinea and reaches 4040 m to the sky. Do you know the meaning of its native name of Mongo ma Ndemi?

Answer: Mountain of Greatness

The mountain is part of the Cameroon Volcanic Line, where Lake Nyos is situated. A limnic eruption occurred at the lake in 1986 releasing a huge amount of carbon dioxide. This resulted in the death of about 1,700 people and 3,500 livestock.

Source: Author Pam1239

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