Marahoué National Park - Quiz
- 1. In which year was Marahoué National Park established?
A) 1968
B) 1990
C) 1980
D) 1975
- 2. What is the total area covered by Marahoué National Park?
A) 750 km² (290 mi²)
B) 500 km² (193 mi²)
C) 1,010 km² (390 mi²)
D) 1,200 km² (463 mi²)
- 3. Which river forms part of the eastern boundary of Marahoué National Park?
A) N'Zi River
B) Bandama River
C) Marahoué River
D) Sassandra River
- 4. What percentage of the park was covered by dense forest when it was first established?
A) 60%
B) 70%
C) 40%
D) 50%
- 5. By 2014, what percentage of primary forest remained in Marahoué National Park?
A) 5%
B) 12%
C) None
D) 10%
- 6. What type of habitat is formed by the gallery forests and wetlands around pools and watercourses in Marahoué National Park?
A) Forest remnant patches
B) Wooded savanna
C) Savannas with scattered trees
D) Agricultural land
- 7. Which tree species is commonly found in the gallery forests of Marahoué National Park?
A) Diospyros mespiliformis
B) Lophira lanceolata
C) Afzelia africana
D) Triplochiton scleroxylon
- 8. What is the status of West African chimpanzees in Marahoué National Park as of 2018?
A) None reported
B) More than 100
C) About 200
D) Fewer than 50
- 9. Which mammal is not recorded in Marahoué National Park?
A) African bush elephant
B) Bongo
C) Western red colobus
D) African lion
- 10. How many bird species have been recorded in Marahoué National Park?
A) 200
B) 350
C) 287
D) 150
- 11. Why has Marahoué National Park been designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International?
A) It is home to over 500 bird species.
B) It has a unique bird migration pattern.
C) It supports significant populations of many bird species.
D) It is the only habitat for certain rare birds.
- 12. What are two major threats to wildlife in Marahoué National Park?
A) Droughts and floods
B) Wildfires and poaching
C) Climate change and deforestation
D) Invasive species and pollution
- 13. Which rare bird species can be found in Marahoué National Park?
A) Emerald starling
B) Peregrine falcon
C) Snowy owl
D) Bald eagle
- 14. What percentage of the park was taken over by cacao plantations and crops by 1975?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 3%
- 15. Which district is Marahoué National Park located in?
A) Abidjan District
B) Sassandra-Marahoué District
C) Gagnoa District
D) Man District
- 16. What type of forest covers 15% of the park?
A) Gallery forest
B) Dense forest
C) Secondary forest
D) Savanna
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