Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Quiz

1. Who owns Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) International conservation organizations
B) Private investors
C) The Uganda Wildlife Authority
D) Local communities

2. What was the status of Bwindi before it became a national park in 1991?

A) Wildlife sanctuary
B) Forest reserve
C) Tourist attraction
D) National monument

3. What is one of the biggest threats to Bwindi forest?

A) Climate change
B) High population density and poor agricultural practices
C) Natural disasters
D) Invasive species

4. How did local communities access resources in the park before it became a national park?

A) They hunted, mined, logged, pit sawed, and kept bees.
B) They conducted scientific research.
C) They were completely restricted from accessing any resources.
D) They only engaged in tourism activities.

5. What was one consequence of Bwindi's designation as a national park?

A) The local economy improved significantly.
B) Wildlife populations decreased due to increased human activity.
C) Local communities' access to the forest ended, causing resentment and conflict.
D) Tourism activities were banned.

6. Which ethnic group was badly affected by the closure of access to Bwindi?

A) The Maasai
B) The Kikuyu
C) The Batwa
D) The Zulu

7. What activities did the Batwa traditionally engage in within Bwindi?

A) Mining and industrial development.
B) Fishing, harvesting wild yams and honey, and having ancestral sites.
C) Commercial farming and logging.
D) Tourism management and guiding.

8. Did the Batwa benefit from any national compensation scheme when they were evicted?

A) They were given alternative land.
B) No, they did not receive any compensation.
C) They received partial compensation.
D) Yes, they received full compensation for their loss.

9. What happened to non-Batwa farmers who had cleared forested areas?

A) They were evicted without any compensation.
B) They were fined for illegal logging.
C) They received compensation and their land rights were recognized.
D) Their activities were ignored by the authorities.

10. What is one negative impact of habituating gorillas to humans?

A) Gorillas become more aggressive towards tourists.
B) Gorilla populations decline due to stress.
C) Tourism revenue significantly drops.
D) It may increase damage to local people's property as gorillas' fear of people decreases.

11. How is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park primarily accessed?

A) By boat
B) By car
C) On foot
D) By helicopter

12. What designation does UNESCO give to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Geopark
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) World Heritage Site
D) Natural Monument

13. How many species of mammals are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 200
B) 100
C) 120
D) 150

14. How many mountain gorillas are estimated to live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 800
B) 600
C) 400
D) 200

15. In which year was the park designated as a national park?

A) 1991
B) 1985
C) 1979
D) 2003

16. When did gorilla tracking become a tourist activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) March 1995
B) April 1993
C) January 1989
D) July 2000

17. How many sectors of the park are home to mountain gorilla groups?

A) Eight
B) Two
C) Six
D) Four

18. What is the nearest main town to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Mbarara
B) Kabale
C) Masindi
D) Fort Portal

19. How far is Kabale town from the park by road?

A) 29 km (18 mi)
B) 50 km (31 mi)
C) 15 km (9 mi)
D) 40 km (25 mi)

20. What is the highest elevation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
B) 2,000 m (6,561 ft)
C) Rwamunyoni Hill at 2,607 m (8,553 ft)
D) 1,500 m (4,921 ft)

21. What percentage of the park has an elevation over 2,000 m?

A) 60 percent
B) 80 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 30 percent

22. Which river does NOT flow into Lake Edward from the park?

A) Ivi
B) Ntengyere
C) Munyaga
D) Ishasha

23. What is the minimum annual mean temperature in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 5 °C (41 °F)
B) 7 °C (45 °F)
C) 10 °C (50 °F)
D) 12 °C (54 °F)

24. What is the maximum annual mean temperature in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 27 °C (81 °F)
B) 25 °C (77 °F)
C) 20 °C (68 °F)
D) 30 °C (86 °F)

25. What is the lowest elevation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 2,000 m (6,561 ft)
B) 500 m (1,640 ft)
C) 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
D) 1,190 m (3,904 ft) at its northern tip

26. What is the main reason for limited water infiltration and aquifers in Bwindi?

A) High levels of rainfall causing surface runoff.
B) Generally impermeable underlying geology with water flowing through large fault structures.
C) Excessive vegetation blocking water absorption.
D) Presence of large lakes within the park.

27. What type of vegetation characterizes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Savanna.
B) Desert.
C) Afromontane.
D) Tropical rainforest.

28. Which tree species in the park is considered threatened?

A) Brown mahogany.
B) Pine.
C) Bamboo.
D) Oak.

29. How many tree species are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Less than 50.
B) More than 220.
C) Exactly 100.
D) Around 300.

30. What was the estimated number of chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park according to the first-ever census conducted in 2025?

A) 459.
B) 300.
C) 426.
D) 320.

31. What percentage of the world's mountain gorillas does Bwindi host?

A) A quarter.
B) Almost half.
C) Two-thirds.
D) One-third.

32. How many social groups of mountain gorillas were estimated in the 2018 census?

A) 15.
B) 20.
C) 50.
D) 36.

33. What is the estimated total population of mountain gorillas worldwide?

A) Exactly 500 individuals.
B) About 650 individuals.
C) Over 1000 individuals.
D) Less than 400 individuals.

34. How many bird species are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) More than 350.
B) Less than 200.
C) Around 500.
D) Exactly 100.

35. What is the estimated number of butterfly species in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Exactly 100.
B) More than 200.
C) Less than 50.
D) Around 300.

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