Lusenga Plain National Park
  • 1. Which ecoregion includes Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Serengeti ecoregion
B) Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion
C) Congo Basin ecoregion
D) Kruger ecoregion
  • 2. What organization supports the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Program (NTCP)?
A) Greenpeace
B) Frankfurt Zoological Society
C) World Wildlife Fund
D) Conservation International
  • 3. In what year was Lusenga Plain designated as a National Park?
A) 1999
B) 1972
C) 1980
D) 1965
  • 4. Who came to the Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion for ivory in the mid-19th century?
A) European settlers
B) Colonial administrators
C) Swahili Arab traders such as Tippu Tip
D) African tribal leaders
  • 5. What were the main reasons for wildlife population decrease in the early to middle 20th century?
A) Disease outbreaks
B) Poaching and bushmeat harvesting
C) Climate change
D) Natural disasters
  • 6. Which economic downturn period exacerbated poaching in Zambia?
A) 1970s
B) 2010s
C) 1980s and 90s
D) 2000s
  • 7. What year did the reintroduction of some species start in Lusenga Plain?
A) 2007
B) 1985
C) 2010
D) 1995
  • 8. Which animals were reintroduced to Lusenga Plain starting from 2007?
A) Elephants, rhinos and buffalos
B) Lions, leopards and cheetahs
C) Grant's zebra, puku and impala
D) Giraffes, wildebeests and zebras
  • 9. What was claimed to be lacking that led to poaching of reintroduced animals?
A) Tourism facilities
B) Wildlife research programs
C) Anti-poaching measures
D) Conservation education
  • 10. What recent initiative was taken to address poaching in Lusenga Plain?
A) More staff for patrols
B) Expanding park boundaries
C) Introducing new wildlife species
D) Building more tourist lodges
  • 11. In which district is Lusenga Plain National Park located?
A) Chipata District
B) Kawambwa District
C) Luapula District
D) Mporokoso District
  • 12. On which bank of the Kalungwishi River is Lusenga Plain National Park situated?
A) Southern bank
B) Northern bank
C) Eastern bank
D) Western bank
  • 13. What biome predominantly covers the Kawambwa–Mporokoso plateau where Lusenga Plain National Park is located?
A) Miombo woodland
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Savanna
D) Desert
  • 14. What type of vegetation provides cover and a humid environment favored by certain animals in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Mushitu
B) Baobab trees
C) Eucalyptus trees
D) Acacia trees
  • 15. What is the average annual rainfall in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) 2500 mm
B) 2000 mm
C) 1000 mm
D) 1500 mm
  • 16. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Mbereshi River
B) Luapula River
C) Zambezi River
D) Kalungwishi River
  • 17. What is the approximate area of Lusenga Plain within the park?
A) 33 km2
B) 25 km2
C) 40 km2
D) 50 km2
  • 18. Which falls are famous along the Kalungwishi River but located outside Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Lumangwe Falls, Kabwelume Falls, Kundabwika Falls
B) Kalambo Falls, Chobe Falls, Livingstone Falls
C) Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, Murchison Falls
D) Ngonye Falls, Kafue Falls, Senanga Falls
  • 19. What is the primary reason for the decline in wildlife numbers at Lusenga Plain National Park before recent improvements?
A) Neglect of the park
B) Forest fires
C) Overpopulation of predators
D) Climate change
  • 20. What is the highest point in Lusenga Plain National Park located on?
A) The innermost ring around the plain
B) The Luapula River bank
C) The Kalungwishi River bank
D) The outermost ring around the plain
  • 21. Which type of wildlife is particularly abundant in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Desert animals
B) Reptiles
C) Marine life
D) Birdlife
  • 22. Which of the following mammals has been listed in Lusenga Plain National Park since 2013?
A) Lion
B) Eland
C) Black rhino
D) Elephant
  • 23. What type of vehicle is likely required to navigate the access road during the rainy season?
A) Motorcycle
B) 4WD vehicle
C) Bicycle
D) Sedan
  • 24. How far is the nearest airport with scheduled services from Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Lubumbashi International Airport
B) Kabwe Airport
C) Mansa Airport (185 km)
D) Kasama Airport (299 km)
  • 25. What should visitors to Lusenga Plain National Park be self-sufficient in?
A) Everything including water
B) Food supplies
C) First aid kits
D) Guides only
  • 26. Which cultural site is located 57 km from the Park gate?
A) Mwata Kazembe's Mutomboko Ceremony Arena
B) Senior Chief Mushota's Chishinga Malaila Ceremony Arena
C) Ntumbachusi Falls
D) Lake Mweru at Nchelenge
  • 27. What is the distance from the Park gate to Kundabwika Falls?
A) 91 km
B) 150 km
C) 64 km
D) 71 km
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