Waza National Park - Quiz
Waza National Park
  • 1. In what year was Waza National Park founded as a hunting reserve?
A) 1979
B) 1968
C) 1997
D) 1934
  • 2. What is the total area of Waza National Park in square kilometers?
A) 1700 km2
B) 120 km
C) 135 km
D) 660 sq mi
  • 3. In which year did Waza achieve national park status?
A) 1997
B) 1968
C) 1979
D) 1934
  • 4. When was Waza National Park designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve?
A) 1979
B) 1997
C) 1968
D) 1934
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of the Management Master Plan drawn up in 1997 for Waza National Park?
A) Preservation and conservation of biodiversity
B) Introduction of new species
C) Construction of infrastructure
D) Expansion of park boundaries
  • 6. Which country's national park is adjacent to Waza National Park?
A) Gabon
B) Chad
C) Nigeria
D) Ghana
  • 7. What type of site is proposed for the combination with the Waza Logone floodplain?
A) National Monument
B) UNESCO World Heritage Site
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) Ramsar Site
  • 8. Which of these animals is not reported to inhabit Waza National Park?
A) West African giraffe
B) African bush elephant
C) North African ostriches
D) Lion
  • 9. What is the average annual precipitation in Waza National Park?
A) 1200 mm
B) 500 mm
C) 700 mm
D) 1000 mm
  • 10. During which months does the dry season typically occur in Waza National Park?
A) April to September
B) June to October
C) November to May
D) January to March
  • 11. What is the mean annual temperature in Waza National Park?
A) 28 °C (82 °F)
B) 33 °C (91 °F)
C) 41 °C (106 °F)
D) 16 °C (61 °F)
  • 12. Which type of soil is dominant in Waza National Park?
A) Hydromorphic soils
B) Tropical ferruginous soils
C) Heavy clays
D) Sandy soils
  • 13. What type of vegetation is found in the open combretaceous shrub savanna?
A) Combretum and Terminalia shrubs
B) Lannea humilis open grass savanna
C) Anogeissus leiocarpus woodland
D) Acacia seyal tree savanna
  • 14. Which of the following is not a type of vegetation in Waza National Park?
A) Acacia seyal tree savanna growing in sandy soils
B) Anogeissus leiocarpus woodland
C) Open combretaceous shrub savanna
D) Yaéré floodplains
  • 15. What is the primary reason for resettling forest dwellers to the borders of Waza National Park?
A) To create a social buffer against poaching activities
B) To develop infrastructure
C) To expand agricultural land
D) To increase tourism
  • 16. Which month records the coolest mean monthly minimum temperature in Waza National Park?
A) April
B) October
C) December
D) June
  • 17. What is a particular feature of the central and western parts of Waza National Park before the construction of the Maga dam?
A) Permanent water bodies with dense forests
B) Substantial areas were of annual grasses and herbs interspersed by Acacia seyal shrublands
C) High mountainous regions
D) Extensive desert conditions with no vegetation
  • 18. What is the distance from Maroua to Waza National Park?
A) 200 km (124 mi)
B) 120 km (75 mi)
C) 150 km (93 mi)
D) 135 km (84 mi)
  • 19. When is Waza National Park open to the public?
A) Only during the rainy season
B) Only during the dry season
C) Year-round
D) From 15 November to 15 June
  • 20. Which mammal species in Waza National Park is considered vulnerable but has a population on the rise?
A) Korrigum
B) African bush elephant
C) Lion
D) Red-fronted gazelle
  • 21. What year was Waza National Park designated as a Lion Conservation Unit?
A) 2010
B) 1998
C) 2005
D) 1980
  • 22. How many species of mammals are found in Waza National Park?
A) 25
B) 35
C) 30
D) 40
  • 23. What was the estimated lion population in Waza National Park in 2010?
A) 50–60 lions
B) 30–40 lions
C) 100–120 lions
D) 14–21 lions
  • 24. Which species of giraffe is found in Waza National Park?
A) Reticulated giraffe
B) Kordofan giraffe
C) Nubian giraffe
D) Masai giraffe
  • 25. Which amphibian species is named after Waza National Park?
A) Kassina wazae frog
B) African bullfrog
C) Bufo wazae toad
D) Nile crocodile
  • 26. How many species of birds are recorded in Waza National Park?
A) 379
B) 350
C) 300
D) 400
  • 27. Which bird is noted for being sighted once in 1998 in the park?
A) Nubian bustard (Neotis nuba)
B) Marmaronetta angustirostris
C) Clanga clanga
D) Falco naumanni
  • 28. Which bird species is reported to be in very large numbers in the park?
A) Struthio camelus (Ostrich)
B) Dendrocygna viduata
C) Ardeotis arabs
D) Balearica pavonina
  • 29. What is the estimated number of water bird species seen throughout the year in Waza National Park?
A) 15,000
B) 10,000
C) More than 20,000
D) 5,000
  • 30. Which of these birds is part of the key list reported by BirdLife International?
A) African fish eagle
B) Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
C) Barn owl
D) Common kingfisher
  • 31. Which bird species is known for inhabiting grasslands in Waza National Park?
A) Savile's bustard
B) Cattle Egret
C) Hornbill
D) Ortyxelos meiffrenii
  • 32. Which bird species is known for its global conservation concern in the park?
A) Cattle Egret
B) Hornbill
C) Marmaronetta angustirostris
D) Savile's bustard
  • 33. Which bird is known for its presence in the Logone floodplain?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Marbled duck
C) Snowy owl
D) Bald eagle
  • 34. Which of these mammals is noted for its stable population in the park?
A) Lion
B) African bush elephant
C) Red-fronted gazelle
D) Korrigum
  • 35. Which large ungulate is found in Waza National Park along with warthog and roan?
A) Zebra
B) Giraffe
C) Kob antelope
D) Hippopotamus
  • 36. Which nocturnal mammal is found in Waza National Park?
A) Korrigum
B) Aardvark
C) Ostrich
D) Hartebeest
  • 37. What was constructed about 25 km south of Waza National Park that affected its water supply?
A) Cameroon Irrigation Canal
B) Maga Dam
C) Logone River Bridge
D) Waza Water Treatment Plant
  • 38. What was the effect of artificial waterholes dug under the Logone Project?
A) Reduced need for irrigation embankments
B) Restored hydrological balance completely
C) Provided year-round water but did not increase floodplain carrying capacity
D) Increased antelope population drastically
  • 39. What was discovered about the impact of elephants on acacia trees in Waza National Park?
A) Acacia trees are thriving due to elephant activity
B) Elephants are causing significant damage to acacia trees
C) The impact is not serious but needs monitoring
D) Elephants have no effect on acacia trees
  • 40. What is one reason for the decline in the lion population in Waza National Park?
A) Overpopulation of prey species
B) Inadequate patrolling
C) Excessive tourism activities
D) Natural habitat expansion
  • 41. Which organization collaborates with the Cameroon Ministry of Environment on Waza National Park?
A) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
B) IUCN Waza-Logone project
C) Greenpeace
D) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
  • 42. What was the number of rangers in Waza National Park in 1983?
A) Twenty-five
B) Thirty
C) Fifty
D) Ten
  • 43. How many eco-rangers did the Netherlands World Conservation Union Committee agree to fund in 2005?
A) Fifty
B) Sixteen
C) Ten
D) Twenty
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