Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary

Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary - Exam

1. Where is the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary located?

A) Near the Gambia River in The Gambia
B) On the southeast bank of the Senegal River in Senegal
C) In southern Biffeche, south west of St-Louis
D) On the northwest coast of Senegal

2. What is a major threat to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary's native vegetation?

A) Deforestation for agriculture
B) Excessive tourism
C) The invasive giant salvinia plant
D) Overfishing in the Senegal River

3. Which of these bird species are most visible at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?

A) Pelicans and flamingos
B) Penguins and seagulls
C) Parrots and toucans
D) Eagles and hawks

4. Why was the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary listed as a World Heritage Site in Danger?

A) As a result of industrial pollution
B) Because of illegal poaching activities
C) Due to the introduction of the invasive giant salvinia plant
D) Owing to severe drought conditions

5. In what year was Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger?

A) 2010
B) 1999
C) 1984
D) 2006

6. What impact did the Diama Dam have on the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary's ecosystem?

A) It increased the water flow significantly
B) It led to an increase in fish population
C) It caused a lowering of the water level, desalinization, and silting.
D) It had no significant impact

7. What is a notable consequence of the changes caused by the Diama Dam?

A) Decrease in water salinity levels
B) Reduction in crocodile populations
C) Increased bird migration
D) Proliferation of typhas and Phragmites

8. How many hectares does the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary cover?

A) 20,000 hectares
B) 16,000 hectares
C) 10,000 hectares
D) 5,000 hectares

9. How many bird species have been recorded at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?

A) 395 bird species
B) 100 bird species
C) 250 bird species
D) 500 bird species

10. What is the global ranking of the Djoudj National Bird Park in terms of size?

A) The world's smallest ornithological reserve
B) Not among the top ten largest ornithological reserves
C) The world's 3rd largest ornithological reserve
D) The world's largest ornithological reserve

11. Which other wildlife is notable in Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?

A) Large populations of crocodiles and manatees
B) Elephants and lions
C) Giraffes and zebras
D) Kangaroos and koalas

12. What monitoring program was initiated in 2006 at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?

A) A monitoring program for avian flu
B) A water pollution control program
C) A tourism management program
D) An invasive species eradication program

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