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Simien Mountains National Park - Exam
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  • 1. Which large mammal species is endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands and found in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Hamadryas baboon
B) Ethiopian wolf
C) Colobus monkey
D) Leopard
  • 2. What year was the Simien Mountains National Park established?
A) 1969
B) 1975
C) 1990
D) 1980
  • 3. Which of these birds is not listed as inhabiting Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Abyssinian Woodpecker
B) Tawny eagle
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Verreaux's eagle
  • 4. What is the main criticism of the resettlement policy in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) It caused significant deforestation.
B) It resulted in water scarcity.
C) It led to an increase in poaching activities.
D) It was criticized as a case of green colonialism.
  • 5. Which species is potentially a new discovery within the Simien Mountains?
A) Walia ibex
B) Crocidura baileyi
C) A possible new species of shrew
D) Arvicanthis abyssinicus
  • 6. How many large mammal species are found within the park boundaries?
A) 15
B) 30
C) 21
D) 25
  • 7. What is a key aspect of managing Simien Mountains National Park effectively?
A) Working closely with local residents to reduce pressure on park resources.
B) Reducing financial support for conservation efforts.
C) Increasing the number of tourist facilities.
D) Expanding urban development around the park.
  • 8. Which bird species is known as the 'bearded vulture'?
A) Rüppell's vulture
B) Abyssinian Woodpecker
C) Tawny eagle
D) Verreaux's eagle
  • 9. What is necessary for the sustainable management of Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Expanding arable land within the park.
B) Reducing the number of endemic species.
C) Limiting environmental education programs.
D) Adequate financial support and local cooperation.
  • 10. How many species of rodents were recorded in the 2015 expedition?
A) 20
B) 11
C) 5
D) 15
  • 11. Which mammal is not endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands?
A) Hamadryas baboon
B) Gelada baboon
C) Menelik's bushbuck
D) Walia ibex
  • 12. What is one of the small herbivores found in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Spotted hyena
B) Leopard
C) Rock hyrax
D) Golden jackal
  • 13. Which bird species is known as the 'thick-billed raven'?
A) Tawny eagle
B) Abyssinian Woodpecker
C) Thick-billed raven
D) Bearded vulture
  • 14. What is a significant challenge in managing Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Expanding urban areas within the park.
B) Reducing the severe stress on wildlife.
C) Increasing tourism without restrictions.
D) Decreasing financial support for conservation.
  • 15. What is a key factor in preventing unsustainable use of park resources?
A) Expanding livestock grazing areas.
B) Local cooperation.
C) Decreasing environmental education.
D) Reducing the number of protected species.
  • 16. Which mammal is known as 'Walia ibex'?
A) Tragelaphus scriptus meneliki
B) Theropithecus gelada
C) Capra walie
D) Canis simensis
  • 17. What is one of the rare mammals found in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Menelik's bushbuck
B) Serval
C) Walia ibex
D) Gelada baboon
  • 18. Which species is known as 'Anubis baboon'?
A) Capra walie
B) Theropithecus gelada
C) Canis simensis
D) Papio anubis
  • 19. What is a necessary action for the management plan of Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Limit local resident involvement.
B) Reduce financial support for conservation.
C) Review and monitor the management plan.
D) Increase urban development within the park.
  • 20. Which bird species is known as 'Rüppell's vulture'?
A) Abyssinian Woodpecker
B) Bearded vulture
C) Gyps rueppelli
D) Tawny eagle
  • 21. What is a key aspect of environmental education in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Expanding urban areas within the park.
B) Decreasing financial support for conservation.
C) Training programs for residents.
D) Reducing the number of endemic species.
  • 22. Which mammal is known as 'Menelik's bushbuck'?
A) Tragelaphus scriptus meneliki
B) Capra walie
C) Canis simensis
D) Theropithecus gelada
  • 23. What is the highest point in Ethiopia located within Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Mount Choke
B) Ras Dashan
C) Mount Abuna Yosef
D) Mount Guna
  • 24. Which of the following species is unique to Simien Mountains National Park?
A) African elephant
B) Walia ibex
C) Lion
D) Cheetah
  • 25. What type of bird, known for its large wingspan, can be found in the park?
A) Flamingo
B) Pigeon
C) Ostrich
D) Bearded vulture (lammergeier)
  • 26. Who played a key role in establishing the park and wrote about their experiences?
A) David Attenborough
B) Clive Nicol
C) Jane Goodall
D) Richard Leakey
  • 27. What is the highest altitude vegetation zone in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Afroalpine (3700–5433m)
B) Lowland savannah
C) Montane forest (1900–3000m)
D) Ericaceous belt or subafroalpine (2700–3700m)
  • 28. Which tree species is found in the montane forest zone of the park?
A) Mangrove trees
B) Baobab trees
C) Juniper trees
D) Acacia trees
  • 29. What type of vegetation covers the alpine area in Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Grass
B) Cactus
C) Lichen
D) Palm trees
  • 30. Which river runs through the park from north to south?
A) Blue Nile
B) Mayshasha River
C) Omo River
D) Awash River
  • 31. In which year was Simien Mountains National Park inscribed as a World Heritage Site?
A) 1985
B) 1996
C) 1969
D) 1978
  • 32. Which species was once found in St. John's wort forests but is now almost gone?
A) Baobab trees
B) Mangrove trees
C) St. John's wort (Hypericum spp.) Forests
D) Acacia trees
  • 33. What is the name of the pass located at 4,430 metres within the park?
A) Debarq Pass
B) Buahit Pass
C) Addis Ababa Pass
D) Gondar Pass
  • 34. What is the approximate distance of Simien Mountains National Park from Gondar province?
A) 120 kilometres (75 mi)
B) 300 kilometres (186 mi)
C) 50 kilometres (31 mi)
D) 200 kilometres (125 mi)
  • 35. What type of road crosses Simien Mountains National Park?
A) Footpath
B) Unpaved road
C) Paved highway
D) Railway track
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