Mount Kilimanjaro Geography
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Who successfully reached the summit of Kibo in 1889?

  • Dr. Hans Meyer (correct)
  • Carl von der Decken
  • Richard Thornton
  • Charles New

    • Why did Carl von der Decken and Richard Thornton have to turn back during their climb?

  • Encounter with dangerous wildlife
  • Fighting among local tribes
  • Lack of climbing equipment
  • Poor weather conditions (correct)

    • Which part of Mount Kilimanjaro is heavily forested and home to large animals like elephants and monkeys?

  • Kibo Summit
  • Uhuru Peak
  • Lower parts of the mountain (correct)
  • 12,000 feet elevation

    • What discouraged other foreigners from trying to reach the summit of Kilimanjaro after Charles New?

    <p>Fighting among local tribes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of environment lies above 12,000 feet in elevation on Mount Kilimanjaro?

    <p>Cold desert without wildlife support</p> Signup and view all the answers

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