Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the continent of ___.

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• America

Kilimanjaro is located in the country of ___.

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Sudan

• South Africa

Kilimanjaro is located near the ___.

• South Pole

• Kalahari Desert

• Equator

• Sahara Desert

What is the highest free-standing mountain in the world?

• Mount Everest

• K2

• Denali

• Mount Kilimanjaro

At the base, and the foothills, of Mount Kilimanjaro there is a ___.

• desert

• tundra

• rainforest

• savannah

What kinds of ecological systems can we find on the mountain?

• Cultivated land

• Rainforest

• Heath

• Arctic summit

• Alpine desert

Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano.

• True

• False

Uhuru Peak, the highest summit of the Kilimanjaro, stands at...

• 8 850 meters

• 8 611 meters

• 6 190 meters

• 5 895 meters

What is the main reason cited for climbers turning back during their ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro?

• Extreme weather conditions

• Physical exhaustion

• Altitude-related problems/sickness

• Lack of supplies

How many people attempt to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro annually?

• Around 10 000

• Around 35 000

• Around 50 000

• Around 100 000