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Isalo National Park - Test
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  • 1. Which species dominate the evergreen humid forests near streams in Isalo National Park?
A) Pandanus pulcher
B) Xerophyta sp.
C) Mimosa latispinosa
D) Ravenea and Dypsis species
  • 2. What type of vegetation is found in dry rocky areas within Isalo National Park?
A) Dry (xerophytic) vegetation
B) Evergreen humid forest
C) Pandanus thickets
D) Secondary shrub communities
  • 3. Which species is a narrow endemic found in the dry rocky areas of Isalo National Park?
A) Aloe isaloensis
B) Pandanus pulcher
C) Mimosa latispinosa
D) Ravenea sp.
  • 4. What human activity has contributed to the expansion of native grasslands in Isalo National Park?
A) Deforestation for agriculture
B) Introduction of non-native species
C) Intensive burning for cattle grazing
D) Construction of infrastructure
  • 5. Which species are dominant in the grasslands of Isalo National Park?
A) Pterophylla sp.
B) Aristida similis and Aristida rufescens
C) Vangueria madagascariensis
D) Ravenea sp.
  • 6. Where are secondary shrub communities typically found in Isalo National Park?
A) On dry rocky areas and steep slopes
B) In deep ravines near streams
C) Where the slopes of the Isalo Massif contact fields or pastures
D) In grasslands
  • 7. Which species is commonly found in secondary shrub communities?
A) Aristida similis
B) Pandanus pulcher
C) Ravenea sp.
D) Mimosa latispinosa
  • 8. What is a characteristic feature of Pandanus thickets in Isalo National Park?
A) They are found in deep ravines near streams.
B) They are dominated by Melia azedarach.
C) They are frequently burned and associated with degraded forest areas.
D) They are characterized by the presence of elephant's foot.
  • 9. Which introduced species is mentioned as dominating some moist habitats?
A) Tamarindus indica
B) Pandanus pulcher
C) Melia azedarach
D) Aloe isaloensis
  • 10. What type of vegetation prevents tree regrowth in Isalo National Park's grasslands?
A) Natural fires
B) Heavy rainfall
C) Frequent burning
D) Animal grazing
  • 11. Who began the botanical inventory of the Isalo region?
A) Alexander von Humboldt
B) Charles Darwin
C) David Attenborough
D) Perrier de la Bâthie
  • 12. What percentage of vascular plants in Isalo are endemic to Madagascar?
A) Under 50%
B) Over 70%
C) About 80%
D) Exactly 60%
  • 13. How many plant species found only in Isalo National Park are there?
A) 13
B) 35
C) 10
D) 400
  • 14. Which of the following plant families is endemic to Madagascar and can be found in Isalo?
A) Sarcolaenaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 15. How many lichen species have been documented in the dry areas of Madagascar?
A) 50
B) 100
C) Over 500
D) About 20
  • 16. What status is given to the subhumid forests ecoregion in Isalo due to habitat fragmentation?
A) Least Concern
B) Stable
C) Vulnerable
D) Critical/Endangered
  • 17. Which endemic tree dominates the sclerophylous woodlands in Isalo?
A) Baobab
B) Acacia
C) Eucalyptus
D) Uapaca bojeri (tapia)
  • 18. What type of adaptation is characteristic of the sclerophylous woodlands in Isalo?
A) Flood resistant
B) Drought adapted
C) Cold adapted
D) Salt tolerant
  • 19. Which family does not primarily make up the shrub layer in sclerophylous woodlands?
A) Rubiaceae
B) Leguminosae
C) Euphorbiaceae
D) Asteraceae
  • 20. During which centuries were the man-made rock-cut niches at Teniky created?
A) Tenth to twelfth centuries CE
B) Eighth to tenth centuries CE
C) Twelfth to fourteenth centuries CE
D) Fifteenth to seventeenth centuries CE
  • 21. What is the origin period of the Isalo Group's sedimentary formation?
A) Cretaceous to Paleogene
B) Jurassic to Cretaceous
C) Triassic to early Jurassic
D) Paleozoic
  • 22. What type of rock primarily makes up the Isalo Massif?
A) Coarse-grained sandstone
B) Limestone
C) Shale
D) Granite
  • 23. Which feature is NOT formed by erosion in the Isalo National Park?
A) Sandstone domes
B) Deep canyons
C) Runiform mountains
D) Braided streams
  • 24. What is a notable bird species found in Isalo National Park?
A) Arctic Tern
B) Peregrine Falcon
C) Snowy Owl
D) Benson's Rock Thrush
  • 25. What is the main threat to Isalo National Park?
A) Mining activities
B) Tourism
C) Deforestation for agriculture
D) Illegal wildfires
  • 26. How many species of mammals are reported in Isalo National Park?
A) Ten
B) Fourteen
C) Fifteen
D) Twenty
  • 27. What is required for visitors entering the park?
A) Special permit
B) Camping gear
C) GPS device
D) A local guide
  • 28. What is the name of a reptile species endemic to Isalo National Park?
A) Varanus komodoensis
B) Python regius
C) Chelonia mydas
D) Trachylepis nancycoutuae
  • 29. Where can guides and porters be hired for Isalo National Park?
A) Ranohira
B) Antananarivo
C) Toliara
D) Fianarantsoa
  • 30. In which region is Isalo National Park located?
A) Mahajanga Region
B) Ihorombe Region
C) Antananarivo Region
D) Toamasina Region
  • 31. What year was Isalo National Park created?
A) 1997
B) 1962
C) 1975
D) 1989
  • 32. Which authority has administered Isalo National Park since 1997?
A) WWF
B) Madagascar National Parks
C) UNESCO
D) IUCN
  • 33. How much has natural vegetation been reduced in the dry deciduous forests ecoregion?
A) Almost 40%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) 10%
  • 34. What is the average annual rainfall at Ranohira?
A) 500 millimeters
B) 600 millimeters
C) 791 millimeters
D) 900 millimeters
  • 35. Which months are typically the wettest in Isalo National Park?
A) June through August
B) September through November
C) March through May
D) December through February
  • 36. What is the average rainfall for January in Isalo National Park?
A) 100 millimeters
B) 300 millimeters
C) 199 millimeters
D) 400 millimeters
  • 37. What is the closest city to Isalo National Park?
A) Toliara
B) Mahajanga
C) Antananarivo
D) Toamasina
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