- 1. What is the dominant tree subfamily in the Biafran coastal forest of Korup National Park?
A) Caesalpinioideae
B) Faboideae
C) Mimosoideae
D) Papilionoideae
- 2. Which of the following families is NOT mentioned as part of the canopy layer in Korup National Park?
A) Asteraceae
B) Euphorbiaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Annonaceae
- 3. What is the primary role of the Korup Rainforest Conservation Society (K.R.C.S)?
A) Agricultural expansion
B) Commercial logging
C) Tourism development
D) Conservation advocacy and participatory forest management
- 4. Which town serves as the starting point for organizing day hikes or multiple day trips to Korup National Park?
A) Buea
B) Yaounde
C) Douala
D) Mundemba
- 5. How many species of mammals are recorded in Korup National Park?
A) 100
B) 200
C) 161
D) 250
- 6. What is the height range of large emergent trees in Korup National Park?
A) Up to 70 meters tall
B) Up to 50 meters tall
C) Up to 30 meters tall
D) Up to 40 meters tall
- 7. During which months does peak flowering typically occur in Korup National Park?
A) June to August
B) September to November
C) March to May
D) December to February
- 8. What is the percentage of endemism among plant species in Korup National Park?
A) 50%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 40%
- 9. How many families do mammal species in Korup National Park belong to?
A) 30
B) 40
C) 25
D) 33
- 10. What is the primary purpose of the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) Awards mentioned in relation to KRCS?
A) Facilitating commercial development
B) Promoting tourism
C) Boosting conservation activities
D) Supporting agricultural projects
- 11. Which of the following is NOT a layer mentioned in the vegetation structure of Korup National Park?
A) Understory layer
B) Herbaceous layer
C) Epiphytic layer
D) Canopy layer
- 12. What is the primary source of cooking water at each campsite in Korup National Park?
A) Stream nearby the campsite
B) Rainwater collection
C) Bottled water supply
D) River upstream
- 13. Which of the following is NOT a family mentioned as part of the herbaceous layer in Korup National Park?
A) Orchidaceae
B) Araceae
C) Acanthaceae
D) Commelinaceae
- 14. What is the primary ecological process in Korup National Park that varies considerably between years?
A) Flowering and fruiting
B) Predation rates
C) Migration patterns
D) Decomposition rates
- 15. How many species of primates are found in Korup National Park?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 14
D) 18
- 16. Which organization is NOT mentioned as a partner with KRCS for conservation efforts?
A) CI
B) BirdLife International
C) FFI
D) WWF-CPO
- 17. What type of forest did the vegetation in Korup survive as part of during the Pleistocene?
A) Amazon Rainforest
B) Sahara Desert
C) Cross River-Mayombe Refugium
D) Congo Basin Forest
- 18. What is required for entrance into Korup National Park?
A) An invitation from a park ranger
B) A special permit from the government
C) A membership card of an NGO
D) A local guide
- 19. Which family is NOT mentioned as part of the understory layer in Korup National Park?
A) Fabaceae
B) Cactaceae
C) Rubiaceae
D) Euphorbiaceae
- 20. What is the primary concern of KRCS regarding neighboring forests?
A) Mining activities
B) Urban development
C) Conversion into palm plantations
D) Logging operations
- 21. Under which administrative division does the majority of Korup National Park fall?
A) Littoral Province
B) Adamaoua Region
C) Yaoundé Division
D) Ndian Division of Southwest Province
- 22. How many game guards are approximately employed in the park's management?
A) 27
B) 100
C) 15
D) 50
- 23. What is a key strategy to achieve Korup's management goals?
A) Reduction of wildlife populations
B) Support for low environmental impact tourism
C) Development of mining operations
D) Encouragement of large-scale farming
- 24. How many seasons does Korup have?
A) One
B) Four
C) Two
D) Three
- 25. What is the average annual rainfall near the southeastern region of Korup between 1973 and 1994?
A) 3,000 mm
B) 5,272 mm
C) 10,000 mm
D) 7,500 mm
- 26. What is the highest point in Korup National Park?
A) Mt. Elgon
B) Mt. Fako
C) Mt. Yuhan (1,079 m)
D) Mt. Cameroon
- 27. What type of terrain characterizes the northern section of Korup?
A) Low rolling hills with gentle slopes
B) High mountain peaks
C) Extensive plains
D) Deep valleys
- 28. Into how many major river systems does Korup's network of streams drain?
A) Three
B) Two
C) Five
D) Four
- 29. What is the population density in KNP and its Peripheral Zone combined?
A) 5 persons/km2
B) 20 persons/km2
C) Approximately 2 persons/km2
D) 10 persons/km2
- 30. What was the population of Korup National Park in 1999?
A) 500 people
B) 3,000 people
C) Approximately 900 people
D) 1,500 people
- 31. Which village was resettled outside the park as part of a suspended plan?
A) Ikondokondo
B) Ikenge
C) Erat
D) Esukutan
- 32. What is the approximate area covered by Korup National Park?
A) 2000 km²
B) 500 km²
C) 750 km²
D) 1260 km²
- 33. When was Korup forest first established as a 'native administration forest reserve'?
A) October 1937
B) 1986
C) 1971
D) 2003
- 34. Which species is NOT famous for primate viewing in Korup National Park?
A) Nigeria chimpanzee
B) Drill
C) Preuss's red colobus
D) Red-eared guenon
- 35. Which organization contributed £440,000 to rainforest conservation in 1986?
A) The British Government through the ODA
B) Korup Project
C) German Development Service (DED)
D) WWF-Cameroon
- 36. What did the Korup Project provide support for?
A) The newly established park
B) Tourism infrastructure outside the park
C) Industrial logging operations
D) Urban development in Cameroon
- 37. Which of these areas is NOT part of the Korup Project area?
A) Douala-Edéa reserve
B) Rumpi Hills forest reserve
C) Nta Ali forest reserve
D) Ejagham forest reserve
- 38. Which organization oversees rural sustainable development activities in the PSMNR-SWP?
A) German Development Service (DED)
B) Cameroon Government
C) WWF-Cameroon
D) Korup Project
- 39. What is one of the main reasons Korup National Park is popular among visitors?
A) Desert safaris
B) Skiing
C) Birdwatching destination
D) Mountain climbing
- 40. Which year did the Korup forest become a national park by Presidential Decree?
A) 1986
B) 1971
C) 2003
D) 1937
- 41. In which year was the film 'Greystoke - The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes' shot at Korup National Park?
A) 1990
B) 1984
C) 1989
D) 1986
- 42. Who worked alongside Ngomo Ferdinand Namata to conduct research in the Korup Forest Reserve?
A) Christopher Lambert
B) Dr Steve Gartlan
C) Andie MacDowell
D) Charles, Prince of Wales
- 43. What did the group of international volunteers build in Korup National Park?
A) Mana Bridge
B) Tourist lodges
C) Wildlife observation towers
D) Research laboratories
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