- 1. Mount Cameroon, known locally as Fako Mountain, is an imposing active stratovolcano located in the southwest region of Cameroon, near the coastal city of Limbe. Standing at approximately 4,040 meters (13,323 feet) above sea level, it is the highest peak in West Africa and a prominent feature of the landscape. The mountain is famous not only for its height but also for its striking beauty, with lush tropical rainforests covering its lower slopes and barren volcanic landscapes higher up. Mount Cameroon has a rich biodiversity and is home to a variety of flora and fauna, some of which are endemic to the region. The volcano remains active, with its most recent eruptions occurring in 2000 and 2012, showcasing its dynamic geological nature. It is a significant site for both scientific research and recreational activities, attracting hikers, climbers, and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its scenic trails and breathtaking views. The annual Mount Cameroon Race of Hope is a notable event that further highlights the mountain's cultural importance, as athletes from around the world converge to compete in one of Africa's toughest foot races, which ascends and descends the challenging terrain. As a part of the Mount Cameroon National Park, the area is also crucial for conservation efforts, aimed at preserving the unique ecosystems and the indigenous communities that rely on its resources.
What type of lava is primarily associated with Mount Cameroon?
A) Pumice
B) Rhyolitic lava
C) Basaltic lava
D) Andesitic lava
- 2. Mount Cameroon is part of which geographical feature?
A) Sierra Nevada
B) East African Rift
C) Cameroon Volcanic Line
D) Alpine Mountain System
- 3. Which city is closest to Mount Cameroon?
A) Limbe
B) Yaoundé
C) Buea
D) Douala
- 4. What kind of ecosystem can be found on Mount Cameroon?
A) Savanna
B) Tundra
C) Montane rainforest
D) Desert
- 5. What major event occurs annually at Mount Cameroon?
A) Music Fest
B) Climbing Competition
C) Cultural Festival
D) Mount Cameroon Race
- 6. Which type of rock is common in the formation of Mount Cameroon?
A) Volcanic rock
B) Sedimentary rock
C) Metamorphic rock
D) Igneous rock
- 7. What is a significant threat to the ecosystem of Mount Cameroon?
A) Deforestation
B) Glacial melting
C) Desertification
D) Flooding
- 8. What major city is closest to Mount Cameroon?
A) Douala
B) Yaoundé
C) Bamenda
D) Limbe
- 9. Which activity is common among tourists visiting Mount Cameroon?
A) Rock climbing
B) Surfing
C) Hiking
D) Skiing
- 10. The indigenous people around Mount Cameroon primarily belong to which ethnic group?
A) Fulani
B) Bakweri
C) Bantu
D) Bamileke
- 11. What type of volcano is Mount Cameroon?
A) Stratovolcano
B) Cinder cone
C) Shield volcano
D) Fissure vent
- 12. Mount Cameroon is known for producing which type of volcanic rock?
A) Basalt
B) Andesite
C) Granite
D) Rhyolite
- 13. Which of the following is a major agricultural product cultivated near Mount Cameroon?
A) Barley
B) Wheat
C) Rice
D) Bananas
- 14. What type of climate is found at Mount Cameroon?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical
C) Polar
D) Arid
- 15. What is the main agricultural product cultivated around Mount Cameroon?
A) Wheat
B) Maize
C) Cocoa
D) Rice
- 16. What is another name for Mount Cameroon?
A) Mongo ma Ndemi
B) Mount Kamerun
C) Buea Peak
D) Fako
- 17. In which region of Cameroon is Mount Cameroon located?
A) Northern Region
B) Littoral Region
C) Southwest Region
D) East Region
- 18. What is Mount Cameroon's rank by topographic isolation?
A) 31st
B) 10th
C) 22nd
D) 4th
- 19. How long is the Cameroon Volcanic Line?
A) 500 km
B) 1,600 km (990 mi)
C) 2,000 km
D) 750 km
- 20. What is the approximate volume of Mount Cameroon?
A) 800 km3
B) 2,000 km3
C) 1,200 km3
D) 500 km3
- 21. Which axis is NOT mentioned as a tectonic feature of Mount Cameroon?
A) Debundscha axis (N60–70°)
B) Batoke axis (N30–40°)
C) Ekona axis
D) Limbe axis (N140–150°)
- 22. What is the age range of volcanoes along the Cameroon Volcanic Line?
A) 100 million years to present
B) 51.8 million years to present
C) 25 million years to present
D) 75 million years to present
- 23. What type of xenoliths are found in some strombolian cones on Mount Cameroon?
A) Marble and quartz
B) Limestone and sandstone
C) Dunite, wehrlite and clinopyroxenite
D) Granite and basalt
- 24. What is the approximate percentage of olivine phenocrysts in the 1999 and 2000 lavas?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 15%
D) 25%
- 25. Which mineral classifies as diopside in Mount Cameroon's eruptions?
A) Plagioclase
B) Clinopyroxenes
C) Hawaiite
D) Olivine
- 26. What was the mean effusion rate of lava during the 1959 eruption?
A) 5–10 m3 s−1
B) 30–35 m3 s−1
C) 13–18 m3 s−1
D) 20–25 m3 s−1
- 27. What is the elevation of vents that erupted more evolved magma in 1959?
A) Roughly 1,500 m
B) Roughly 1,960 m
C) Roughly 1,800 m
D) Roughly 2,000 m
- 28. What is the indigenous name for Mount Cameroon?
A) Buea Peak
B) Mongo ma Ndemi
C) Fako
D) Cameroon Mountain
- 29. During which months did the 1959 eruption of Mount Cameroon occur?
A) August–September
B) February–March
C) June–July
D) April–May
- 30. What type of lava was produced during the 1982 eruption?
A) Dacite
B) Andesite
C) Rhyolite
D) Basanite
- 31. How many cones and vents were created by the 1999 and 2000 eruptions?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 75
D) More than 100
- 32. When did the brief eruption in 2012 occur?
A) 15 March 2012
B) 25 December 2012
C) 1 January 2012
D) 3 February 2012
- 33. What type of seismic activity is common during inactive times at Mount Cameroon?
A) Frequent earthquakes above magnitude 5
B) Constant volcanic tremors
C) No seismic activity
D) Seismicity rarely exceeds magnitude 3
- 34. What was the duration of the 1959 eruption?
A) 10–15 days
B) 40–50 days
C) 5–7 days
D) 22–30 days
- 35. What type of cones were produced at higher elevations during the 1959 eruption?
A) Lava domes
B) Explosive cinder cones
C) Shield cones
D) Spatter cones
- 36. What type of lava followed the NE–SW fracture system during the 1999 and 2000 eruptions?
A) Rhyolite lavas
B) Dacite lavas
C) Andesite lavas
D) Basanite lavas
- 37. What type of forest predominates on the lower slopes of Mount Cameroon?
A) Montane scrub
B) Sub-alpine grassland
C) Upper montane forest
D) Lowland rain forest
- 38. Which ecoregion do the lowland forests on Mount Cameroon belong to?
A) Cross-Sanaga-Bioko coastal forests ecoregion
B) Mount Cameroon and Bioko montane forests ecoregion
C) Sub-alpine grassland ecoregion
D) Montane scrub ecoregion
- 39. What is a characteristic feature of the trees in the lowland rain forest on Mount Cameroon?
A) They are mostly deciduous
B) They form an open-canopied forest
C) Many have buttress roots
D) They are frost-tolerant
- 40. What type of vegetation dominates the montane grassland on Mount Cameroon?
A) Tussock grasses
B) Frost-tolerant shrubs
C) Crustose lichens
D) Deciduous trees
- 41. Which type of vegetation is found at the highest elevations on Mount Cameroon?
A) Lower montane forest
B) Upper montane forest
C) Montane scrub
D) Sub-alpine grassland
- 42. What year was the Mount Cameroon National Park established?
A) 2015
B) 2009
C) 1995
D) 1987
- 43. Which of these primates is not found on Mount Cameroon?
A) Gorilla
B) Red-capped mangabey
C) Drill
D) Chimpanzee
- 44. Who is a notable person that has won the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope seven times?
A) Mary Kingsley
B) John Smith
C) David Johnson
D) Sarah Etonge
- 45. Which explorer is known for being one of the first Europeans to scale Mount Cameroon?
A) David Livingstone
B) Henry Morton Stanley
C) John Hanning Speke
D) Mary Kingsley
- 46. In what year did Mary Kingsley recount her expedition to Mount Cameroon in a memoir?
A) 1897
B) 1912
C) 1905
D) 1888
- 47. What geological feature makes Mount Cameroon notable according to IUGS?
A) It is the highest mountain in Africa
B) It has the largest caldera
C) 'One of the few volcanoes in the world located at the ocean-continent boundary in a passive tectonic margin'
D) It is the oldest volcano
- 48. When was Mount Cameroon included as an IUGS Geological Heritage Site?
A) January 2019
B) June 2020
C) March 2021
D) October 2022
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