Marahoué National Park - Exam
- 1. In which year was Marahoué National Park established?
A) 1975
B) 1990
C) 1968
D) 1980
- 2. What is the total area covered by Marahoué National Park?
A) 750 km² (290 mi²)
B) 500 km² (193 mi²)
C) 1,200 km² (463 mi²)
D) 1,010 km² (390 mi²)
- 3. Which river forms part of the eastern boundary of Marahoué National Park?
A) Marahoué River
B) Sassandra River
C) N'Zi River
D) Bandama River
- 4. What percentage of the park was covered by dense forest when it was first established?
A) 70%
B) 60%
C) 50%
D) 40%
- 5. By 2014, what percentage of primary forest remained in Marahoué National Park?
A) 10%
B) 12%
C) None
D) 5%
- 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) Agricultural land
D) Savannas with scattered trees
- 7. Which tree species is commonly found in the gallery forests of Marahoué National Park?
A) Triplochiton scleroxylon
B) Diospyros mespiliformis
C) Lophira lanceolata
D) Afzelia africana
- 8. What is the status of West African chimpanzees in Marahoué National Park as of 2018?
A) None reported
B) Fewer than 50
C) About 200
D) More than 100
- 9. Which mammal is not recorded in Marahoué National Park?
A) African lion
B) African bush elephant
C) Western red colobus
D) Bongo
- 10. How many bird species have been recorded in Marahoué National Park?
A) 287
B) 350
C) 200
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) Invasive species and pollution
C) Wildfires and poaching
D) Climate change and deforestation
- 13. Which rare bird species can be found in Marahoué National Park?
A) Snowy owl
B) Bald eagle
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Emerald starling
- 14. What percentage of the park was taken over by cacao plantations and crops by 1975?
A) 10%
B) 3%
C) 20%
D) 5%
- 15. Which district is Marahoué National Park located in?
A) Sassandra-Marahoué District
B) Abidjan District
C) Gagnoa District
D) Man District
- 16. What type of forest covers 15% of the park?
A) Secondary forest
B) Savanna
C) Gallery forest
D) Dense forest
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