What is the predominant soil type in the Ethiopian Highlands?
Clay soil
Loamy soil
Volcanic soil
Sandy soil
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What is the predominant soil type in the Ethiopian Highlands?
Clay soil
Loamy soil
Volcanic soil
Sandy soil
Ethiopia is landlocked because it lost access to the sea after which country's independence?
Djibouti
Somalia
Eritrea
Sudan
What is the primary natural resource found in the Ogaden Basin?
Coal
Gold
Oil and natural gas
Salt
The Semien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its:
Volcanic activity
Cultural significance
Biodiversity
Archaeological ruins
Which Ethiopian lake is known for its volcanic origin?
Lake Awasa
Lake Tana
Lake Shala
Lake Abaya
Ethiopia is bordered to the north by which country?
Somalia
Sudan
Eritrea
Djibouti
Ethiopia lies in which time zone?
GMT +4
GMT +1
GMT +2
GMT +3
What is the average annual rainfall in the Ethiopian Highlands?
2,000 mm
200 mm
600 mm
1,200 mm
The Ethiopian wolf is primarily found in which mountain range?
Amhara Highlands
Simien Mountains
Bale Mountains
Tigray Highlands
Which Ethiopian region has the highest population density?
SNNPR (Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region)
Oromia
Amhara
Tigray
Lake Tana is the source of which major river?
Blue Nile River
Gibe River
Awash River
Baro River
Which Ethiopian city is closest to the Danakil Depression?
Axum
Gondar
Dire Dawa
Mekelle
The Afar Triangle is located in which part of Ethiopia?
Northeast
Southwest
Northwest
Southeast
Which Ethiopian region is home to the Gambella National Park?
Gambella
Afar
Amhara
Tigray
The Rift Valley lakes in Ethiopia are part of which larger geographical feature?
East African Rift
Ogaden Basin
Ethiopian Highlands
Danakil Depression
What is the longest river in Ethiopia?
Blue Nile River
Tekeze River
Omo River
Awash River
The Tekeze River is a tributary of which major river system?
Awash River
Sobat River
Omo River
Nile River
What is the elevation of Addis Ababa above sea level?
3,000 meters
2,750 meters
1,500 meters
2,355 meters
Which Ethiopian city is a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rock-hewn churches?
Harar
Dire Dawa
Gondar
Lalibela
What type of ecosystem dominates the Rift Valley lakes in Ethiopia?
Grasslands
Forests
Desert
Wetlands