Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary - Quiz
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
  • 1. Where is the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary located?
A) Near the Gambia River in The Gambia
B) In southern Biffeche, south west of St-Louis
C) On the northwest coast of Senegal
D) On the southeast bank of the Senegal River in Senegal
  • 2. What is a major threat to the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary's native vegetation?
A) The invasive giant salvinia plant
B) Excessive tourism
C) Deforestation for agriculture
D) Overfishing in the Senegal River
  • 3. Which of these bird species are most visible at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
A) Parrots and toucans
B) Penguins and seagulls
C) Eagles and hawks
D) Pelicans and flamingos
  • 4. Why was the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary listed as a World Heritage Site in Danger?
A) Owing to severe drought conditions
B) Due to the introduction of the invasive giant salvinia plant
C) As a result of industrial pollution
D) Because of illegal poaching activities
  • 5. In what year was Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger?
A) 1984
B) 1999
C) 2006
D) 2010
  • 6. What impact did the Diama Dam have on the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary's ecosystem?
A) It had no significant impact
B) It caused a lowering of the water level, desalinization, and silting.
C) It led to an increase in fish population
D) It increased the water flow significantly
  • 7. What is a notable consequence of the changes caused by the Diama Dam?
A) Decrease in water salinity levels
B) Increased bird migration
C) Reduction in crocodile populations
D) Proliferation of typhas and Phragmites
  • 8. How many hectares does the Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary cover?
A) 20,000 hectares
B) 10,000 hectares
C) 5,000 hectares
D) 16,000 hectares
  • 9. How many bird species have been recorded at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
A) 500 bird species
B) 100 bird species
C) 395 bird species
D) 250 bird species
  • 10. What is the global ranking of the Djoudj National Bird Park in terms of size?
A) The world's largest ornithological reserve
B) The world's 3rd largest ornithological reserve
C) The world's smallest ornithological reserve
D) Not among the top ten largest ornithological reserves
  • 11. Which other wildlife is notable in Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
A) Kangaroos and koalas
B) Elephants and lions
C) Large populations of crocodiles and manatees
D) Giraffes and zebras
  • 12. What monitoring program was initiated in 2006 at Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary?
A) An invasive species eradication program
B) A monitoring program for avian flu
C) A tourism management program
D) A water pollution control program
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