Diawling National Park - Quiz
  • 1. In which country is Diawling National Park located?
A) Gambia
B) Nigeria
C) Senegal
D) Mauritania
  • 2. When was Diawling National Park established?
A) 2000
B) 1985
C) 1991
D) 1971
  • 3. What natural feature acts as a boundary for the park between Mauritania and Senegal?
A) Mandinka River
B) Senegal River
C) Gambia River
D) Niger River
  • 4. What is one reason local inhabitants opposed the establishment of Diawling National Park?
A) Insufficient compensation
B) Concerns about wildlife safety
C) Fear of restricted grazing and fishing
D) Lack of tourism opportunities
  • 5. How many hectares does Diawling National Park cover?
A) 20,000 hectares
B) 16,000 hectares
C) 10,000 hectares
D) 25,000 hectares
  • 6. What is a significant environmental issue found in Diawling National Park?
A) Desertification
B) Deforestation
C) Air pollution
D) Worst malaria due to dam construction
  • 7. How many species of birds have been identified in Diawling National Park?
A) 300 species
B) Over 220 species
C) 150 species
D) 100 species
  • 8. Which bird is not found in Diawling National Park?
A) Greater flamingo
B) Northern pintail
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Eurasian spoonbill
  • 9. What designation has BirdLife International given to Diawling National Park?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Important Bird Area (IBA)
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) Conservation Priority Zone
  • 10. Which mammal was last sighted in Diawling National Park in 1991?
A) West African lion
B) Cape buffalo
C) Red-fronted gazelle
D) African elephant
  • 11. Which mammal species is still found in Diawling National Park today?
A) African manatee
B) West African lion
C) Spotted hyenas
D) Red-fronted gazelle
  • 12. What scenario predicts over 4 °C warming that could threaten Diawling National Park by the end of the century?
A) RCP 8.5
B) RCP 3.7
C) RCP 2.6
D) RCP 4.5
  • 13. What is the expected global sea level rise if warming is limited to 1.5 °C?
A) Reaches exactly 2 meters in 500 years
B) Decreases over time
C) Exceeds 2–3 m after 2000 years
D) Stays below 1 meter indefinitely
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