Semuliki National Park - Quiz
  • 1. In which district is Semuliki National Park located?
A) Bundibugyo District
B) Kampala District
C) Mbarara District
D) Masindi District
  • 2. When was Semuliki National Park established as a national park?
A) July 2000
B) October 1993
C) January 1985
D) March 1978
  • 3. What is the area of Semuliki National Park in square kilometers?
A) 150 km2
B) 500 km2
C) 300 km2
D) 219 km2
  • 4. Which river does NOT border Semuliki National Park?
A) Semliki River
B) Nile River
C) Ruwenzori Mountains
D) Lamia River
  • 5. What is the average rainfall in Semuliki National Park?
A) 800 mm
B) 2,000 mm
C) 1,250 mm
D) 1,500 mm
  • 6. Which organization manages Semuliki National Park?
A) Albertine Rift Conservation Society
B) National Parks of Uganda
C) Uganda Wildlife Authority
D) Bundibugyo District Council
  • 7. What is the elevation range of Semuliki National Park?
A) 1000 to 1100 m
B) 500 to 600 m
C) 670 to 760 m
D) 800 to 900 m
  • 8. Which of the following is a dominant plant species in Semuliki National Park?
A) Acacia tree
B) Baobab tree
C) Moringa tree
D) Uganda ironwood (Cynometra alexandri)
  • 9. How many bird species are found in Semuliki National Park?
A) 500
B) More than 400
C) 300
D) 200
  • 10. Which rare bird species is found in Semuliki National Park?
A) Cape Robin-Chat
B) Secretary Bird
C) African Fish Eagle
D) Oberländer's ground thrush (Geokichla oberlaenderi)
  • 11. How many mammal species does Semuliki National Park provide habitat for?
A) Over 60
B) 100
C) 30
D) 80
  • 12. Which of the following mammals is NOT found in Semuliki National Park?
A) Hippopotamus
B) African buffalo
C) Leopard
D) Lion
  • 13. How many primate species are there in Semuliki National Park?
A) Eight
B) Ten
C) Five
D) Twelve
  • 14. Which type of forest is predominantly found in Semuliki National Park?
A) Montane forest
B) Desert scrubland
C) Savanna grassland
D) Medium altitude moist evergreen to semi deciduous forest
  • 15. What is the temperature range in Semuliki National Park?
A) 10 to 20 °C
B) 15 to 25 °C
C) 25 to 35 °C
D) 18 to 30 °C
  • 16. Which of the following is a feature found in Semuliki National Park?
A) Volcanoes
B) Hot springs
C) Desert dunes
D) Glaciers
  • 17. What is the annual growth rate of the local population near Semuliki National Park?
A) 5.0 percent per year
B) 3.4 percent per year
C) 4.1 percent per year
D) 2.5 percent per year
  • 18. Which indigenous community lives in the forests of Semuliki National Park?
A) Kikuyu people
B) Hutu people
C) Great Lakes Twa people
D) Maasai people
  • 19. What role does tourism play for the Batwa people?
A) Reduces their traditional lifestyle
B) Provides additional income and cultural exchange
C) Forbids them from entering the park
D) Eliminates their need to gather resources
  • 20. What is one of the reasons for local dependence on Semuliki National Park's resources?
A) Low population density
B) Abundant alternative income sources
C) High employment rates
D) Declining agricultural productivity
  • 21. What happened in Bundibugyo District between 1997 and 2001?
A) Tourism boomed
B) Civil unrest took place
C) The park was expanded
D) Agricultural productivity increased
  • 22. Who attacked Bundibugyo town on 16 June 1997?
A) Ugandan Wildlife Authority
B) Tourists
C) Local farmers
D) Allied Democratic Forces rebels
  • 23. What was the impact of past management practices on conservation in Semuliki National Park?
A) Improved conservation efforts
B) Increased local support for conservation
C) No impact on conservation
D) Reduced effectiveness and increased illegal activities
  • 24. What cultural role does the forest play for local people?
A) It is a place for recreational activities
B) It is irrelevant to their culture
C) It has an important cultural and spiritual significance
D) It is only used for agriculture
  • 25. What did the Ugandan Wildlife Authority do since the 1990s?
A) Involved local communities in park planning
B) Stopped all tourism activities
C) Increased taxes on forest products
D) Excluded local communities from park management
  • 26. What are some of the resources obtained by locals from the park's forests?
A) Fruits, vegetables, herbal medicines, and construction materials
B) Electronics and machinery
C) Plastic and metal scraps
D) Processed foods
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