What is the elevation of Ben Macdui, the second-highest peak in the UK?
a) 1,344 meters (4,409 feet)
b) 1,110 meters (3,642 feet)
c) 1,287 meters (4,222 feet)
d) 1,312 meters (4,304 feet)
Answer: a) 1,344 meters (4,409 feet)
In which mountain range is Ben Macdui located?
a) Pennines
b) Lake District
c) Grampian Mountains
d) Snowdonia
Answer: c) Grampian Mountains
What is the meaning of the Gaelic name “Ben Macdui”?
a) “Mountain of the Mist”
b) “Peak of the Eagles”
c) “Hill of the Fairies”
d) “Summit of the Gods”
Answer: a) “Mountain of the Mist”
Ben Macdui is part of a popular mountain range for hiking and climbing. What is the name of this range?
a) Cairngorms
b) Brecon Beacons
c) Lake District
d) Snowdonia
Answer: a) Cairngorms
Which of the following lochs (lakes) is located near the base of Ben Macdui?
a) Loch Ness
b) Loch Lomond
c) Loch Morlich
d) Loch Leven
Answer: c) Loch Morlich
What is the primary rock type that makes up the summit of Ben Macdui?
a) Granite
b) Sandstone
c) Limestone
d) Schist
Answer: a) Granite
Ben Macdui is known for its challenging weather conditions. What natural phenomenon is often encountered by climbers in the area?
a) Heatwaves
b) Sandstorms
c) Thunderstorms
d) Northern Lights
Answer: c) Thunderstorms
What is the name of the nearby mountain that is often climbed in conjunction with Ben Macdui, forming a popular hiking route?
a) Ben Nevis
b) Cairn Toul
c) Ben Lomond
d) Ben More
Answer: b) Cairn Toul
Ben Macdui is part of a larger national park in Scotland. What is the name of this national park?
a) Peak District National Park
b) Snowdonia National Park
c) Cairngorms National Park
d) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Answer: c) Cairngorms National Park
Which of the following is a common bird species often spotted around Ben Macdui and the Cairngorms?
a) Flamingo
b) Puffin
c) Ptarmigan
d) Ostrich
Answer: c) Ptarmigan
What is the name of the mountain rescue team that operates in the Cairngorms, including Ben Macdui?
a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
b) Ben Nevis Mountain Rescue Team
c) Snowdon Mountain Rescue Team
d) Lake District Mountain Rescue Team
Answer: a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
What is the name of the large plateau that Ben Macdui is part of?
a) Cairn Gorm
b) Ben Alder
c) Braeriach
d) Rannoch Moor
Answer: a) Cairn Gorm
Ben Macdui is often covered in snow, making it a popular destination for what winter sport?
a) Ice skating
b) Skiing
c) Snowboarding
d) Curling
Answer: b) Skiing
What is the name of the Scottish mountaineer and writer who famously spent a night on Ben Macdui and claimed to have encountered a supernatural presence known as the “Grey Man”?
a) Sir Chris Bonington
b) Hamish MacInnes
c) Nan Shepherd
d) E. R. Dodds
Answer: d) E. R. Dodds
Ben Macdui offers panoramic views from its summit. Which mountain range can be seen to the northwest on a clear day?
a) Pennines
b) Grampian Mountains
c) Lake District
d) Outer Hebrides
Answer: c) Lake District
What is the name of the ski resort located on the northern slopes of Ben Macdui, popular for winter sports?
a) Glencoe Mountain Resort
b) Nevis Range Mountain Resort
c) Glenshee Ski Centre
d) Cairngorm Mountain Resort
Answer: d) Cairngorm Mountain Resort
Which river flows near the base of Ben Macdui before it joins the River Spey?
a) River Dee
b) River Tay
c) River Tummel
d) River Avon
Answer: d) River Avon
Ben Macdui is known for its unique summit weather station. What organization operates this station to gather meteorological data?
a) Met Office
b) BBC Weather
c) Scottish Mountain Weather Service
d) Cairngorms National Park Authority
Answer: a) Met Office
The climb to Ben Macdui can start from several trailheads. What is the name of the popular starting point located near the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort?
a) Glenmore Forest Park
b) Glen Feshie
c) Aviemore
d) Glenmore Lodge
Answer: a) Glenmore Forest Park
Ben Macdui is one of the Scottish mountains known as a “Munro.” What is a Munro?
a) A type of glacier
b) A Scottish fairy
c) A mountain over 3,000 feet (914 meters) in elevation
d) A type of rock formation
Answer: c) A mountain over 3,000 feet (914 meters) in elevation
What is the name of the large, rounded hill located just east of Ben Macdui?
a) Braeriach
b) Sgor Gaoith
c) Beinn a’ Bhuird
d) Carn a’ Mhaim
Answer: a) Braeriach
Ben Macdui is often covered in cloud and mist, leading to its Gaelic name. What is this meteorological phenomenon called?
a) Foehn wind
b) Brocken spectre
c) Haar
d) Fata Morgana
Answer: b) Brocken spectre
The summit of Ben Macdui is marked by a large cairn. What is a cairn?
a) A type of bird
b) A pile of stones used as a trail marker
c) A Scottish musical instrument
d) A mountain flower
Answer: b) A pile of stones used as a trail marker
What is the name of the glen (valley) to the east of Ben Macdui, known for its remote and rugged terrain?
a) Glen Nevis
b) Glen Tilt
c) Glen Derry
d) Glen Coe
Answer: c) Glen Derry
The slopes of Ben Macdui are home to a variety of wildlife. Which large herbivore is commonly found in this area?
a) Red fox
b) Roe deer
c) Mountain hare
d) Wild boar
Answer: c) Mountain hare
What is the name of the mountain rescue service that operates in the Cairngorms, including Ben Macdui?
a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
b) Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team
c) Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team
d) Ben Lomond Mountain Rescue Team
Answer: a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
Ben Macdui is known for its harsh winter conditions. What meteorological phenomenon occurs when freezing fog or mist forms on the mountain slopes?
a) Hoar frost
b) Graupel
c) Rime ice
d) Ice pellets
Answer: c) Rime ice
What is the name of the large corrie (cirque) located on the northern side of Ben Macdui?
a) Coire an t-Sneachda
b) Coire Cas
c) Coire an Lochain
d) Coire na Ciste
Answer: a) Coire an t-Sneachda
Ben Macdui is part of the Grampian Mountains, which are known for their ancient geology. What period of geological history are these mountains associated with?
a) Cenozoic
b) Paleozoic
c) Mesozoic
d) Neogene
Answer: b) Paleozoic
What is the name of the famous river that flows near the Cairngorms and Ben Macdui, known for its salmon fishing?
a) River Thames
b) River Spey
c) River Severn
d) River Tyne
Answer: b) River Spey
Which of the following is a common bird species often spotted around Ben Macdui and the Cairngorms?
a) Flamingo
b) Puffin
c) Ptarmigan
d) Ostrich
Answer: c) Ptarmigan
What is the name of the historic inn located near the base of Ben Macdui, which has served as a popular starting point for climbers?
a) The Red Lion Inn
b) The Bothy
c) The Corrour Station House
d) The Coylumbridge Hotel
Answer: d) The Coylumbridge Hotel
The summit of Ben Macdui offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Which of the following lochs (lakes) can be seen from the summit on a clear day?
a) Loch Ness
b) Loch Lomond
c) Loch Morlich
d) Loch Leven
Answer: c) Loch Morlich
What is the name of the mountain pass located to the south of Ben Macdui, which provides access to the Cairngorms?
a) Devil’s Staircase
b) Lairig Ghru
c) Bealach na Bà
d) The Saddle
Answer: b) Lairig Ghru
Ben Macdui is often covered in snow, making it a popular destination for what winter sport?
a) Ice skating
b) Skiing
c) Snowboarding
d) Curling
Answer: b) Skiing
What is the name of the Scottish mountaineer and writer who famously spent a night on Ben Macdui and claimed to have encountered a supernatural presence known as the “Grey Man”?
a) Sir Chris Bonington
b) Hamish MacInnes
c) Nan Shepherd
d) E. R. Dodds
Answer: d) E. R. Dodds
Ben Macdui is known for its unique summit weather station. What organization operates this station to gather meteorological data?
a) Met Office
b) BBC Weather
c) Scottish Mountain Weather Service
d) Cairngorms National Park Authority
Answer: a) Met Office
The climb to Ben Macdui can start from several trailheads. What is the name of the popular starting point located near the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort?
a) Glenmore Forest Park
b) Glen Feshie
c) Aviemore
d) Glenmore Lodge
Answer: a) Glenmore Forest Park
What is the name of the nearby mountain that is often climbed in conjunction with Ben Macdui, forming a popular hiking route?
a) Ben Nevis
b) Cairn Toul
c) Ben Lomond
d) Ben More
Answer: b) Cairn Toul
What is the primary rock type that makes up the summit of Ben Macdui?
a) Granite
b) Sandstone
c) Limestone
d) Schist
Answer: a) Granite
What is the name of the large plateau that Ben Macdui is part of?
a) Cairn Gorm
b) Ben Alder
c) Braeriach
d) Rannoch Moor
Answer: a) Cairn Gorm
Ben Macdui is part of the Grampian Mountains, which are known for their ancient geology. What period of geological history are these mountains associated with?
a) Cenozoic
b) Paleozoic
c) Mesozoic
d) Neogene
Answer: b) Paleozoic
What is the name of the mountain rescue service that operates in the Cairngorms, including Ben Macdui?
a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
b) Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team
c) Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team
d) Ben Lomond Mountain Rescue Team
Answer: a) Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team
Ben Macdui is known for its harsh winter conditions. What meteorological phenomenon occurs when freezing fog or mist forms on the mountain slopes?
a) Hoar frost
b) Graupel
c) Rime ice
d) Ice pellets
Answer: c) Rime ice
What is the name of the large corrie (cirque) located on the northern side of Ben Macdui?
a) Coire an t-Sneachda
b) Coire Cas
c) Coire an Lochain
d) Coire na Ciste
Answer: a) Coire an t-Sneachda
What is the name of the nearby mountain that is often climbed in conjunction with Ben Macdui, forming a popular hiking route?
a) Ben Nevis
b) Cairn Toul
c) Ben Lomond
d) Ben More
Answer: b) Cairn Toul
What is the meaning of the Gaelic name “Ben Macdui”?
a) “Mountain of the Mist”
b) “Peak of the Eagles”
c) “Hill of the Fairies”
d) “Summit of the Gods”
Answer: a) “Mountain of the Mist”
The summit of Ben Macdui offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Which of the following lochs (lakes) can be seen from the summit on a clear day?
a) Loch Ness
b) Loch Lomond
c) Loch Morlich
d) Loch Leven
Answer: c) Loch Morlich
Which river flows near the base of Ben Macdui before it joins the River Spey?
a) River Dee
b) River Tay
c) River Tummel
d) River Avon
Answer: d) River Avon
Ben Macdui is part of a larger national park in Scotland. What is the name of this national park?
a) Peak District National Park
b) Snowdonia National Park
c) Cairngorms National Park
d) Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Answer: c) Cairngorms National Park
