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Waza National Park - Quiz
Contributed by: Bryan
  • 1. In what year was Waza National Park founded as a hunting reserve?
A) 1968
B) 1934
C) 1997
D) 1979
  • 2. What is the total area of Waza National Park in square kilometers?
A) 135 km
B) 1700 km2
C) 120 km
D) 660 sq mi
  • 3. In which year did Waza achieve national park status?
A) 1997
B) 1934
C) 1979
D) 1968
  • 4. When was Waza National Park designated as a UNESCO biosphere reserve?
A) 1997
B) 1934
C) 1979
D) 1968
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of the Management Master Plan drawn up in 1997 for Waza National Park?
A) Preservation and conservation of biodiversity
B) Introduction of new species
C) Construction of infrastructure
D) Expansion of park boundaries
  • 6. Which country's national park is adjacent to Waza National Park?
A) Ghana
B) Chad
C) Gabon
D) Nigeria
  • 7. What type of site is proposed for the combination with the Waza Logone floodplain?
A) Biosphere Reserve
B) National Monument
C) Ramsar Site
D) UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 8. Which of these animals is not reported to inhabit Waza National Park?
A) North African ostriches
B) West African giraffe
C) African bush elephant
D) Lion
  • 9. What is the average annual precipitation in Waza National Park?
A) 1000 mm
B) 1200 mm
C) 500 mm
D) 700 mm
  • 10. During which months does the dry season typically occur in Waza National Park?
A) June to October
B) November to May
C) January to March
D) April to September
  • 11. What is the mean annual temperature in Waza National Park?
A) 16 °C (61 °F)
B) 33 °C (91 °F)
C) 41 °C (106 °F)
D) 28 °C (82 °F)
  • 12. Which type of soil is dominant in Waza National Park?
A) Heavy clays
B) Sandy soils
C) Tropical ferruginous soils
D) Hydromorphic soils
  • 13. What type of vegetation is found in the open combretaceous shrub savanna?
A) Acacia seyal tree savanna
B) Combretum and Terminalia shrubs
C) Anogeissus leiocarpus woodland
D) Lannea humilis open grass savanna
  • 14. Which of the following is not a type of vegetation in Waza National Park?
A) Yaéré floodplains
B) Open combretaceous shrub savanna
C) Anogeissus leiocarpus woodland
D) Acacia seyal tree savanna growing in sandy soils
  • 15. What is the primary reason for resettling forest dwellers to the borders of Waza National Park?
A) To develop infrastructure
B) To expand agricultural land
C) To create a social buffer against poaching activities
D) To increase tourism
  • 16. Which month records the coolest mean monthly minimum temperature in Waza National Park?
A) October
B) December
C) April
D) June
  • 17. What is a particular feature of the central and western parts of Waza National Park before the construction of the Maga dam?
A) Extensive desert conditions with no vegetation
B) High mountainous regions
C) Permanent water bodies with dense forests
D) Substantial areas were of annual grasses and herbs interspersed by Acacia seyal shrublands
  • 18. What is the distance from Maroua to Waza National Park?
A) 135 km (84 mi)
B) 150 km (93 mi)
C) 120 km (75 mi)
D) 200 km (124 mi)
  • 19. When is Waza National Park open to the public?
A) Year-round
B) Only during the dry season
C) Only during the rainy season
D) From 15 November to 15 June
  • 20. Which mammal species in Waza National Park is considered vulnerable but has a population on the rise?
A) Lion
B) Red-fronted gazelle
C) Korrigum
D) African bush elephant
  • 21. What year was Waza National Park designated as a Lion Conservation Unit?
A) 1980
B) 2010
C) 1998
D) 2005
  • 22. How many species of mammals are found in Waza National Park?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 25
D) 30
  • 23. What was the estimated lion population in Waza National Park in 2010?
A) 30–40 lions
B) 100–120 lions
C) 50–60 lions
D) 14–21 lions
  • 24. Which species of giraffe is found in Waza National Park?
A) Nubian giraffe
B) Kordofan giraffe
C) Reticulated giraffe
D) Masai giraffe
  • 25. Which amphibian species is named after Waza National Park?
A) Bufo wazae toad
B) African bullfrog
C) Nile crocodile
D) Kassina wazae frog
  • 26. How many species of birds are recorded in Waza National Park?
A) 350
B) 300
C) 379
D) 400
  • 27. Which bird is noted for being sighted once in 1998 in the park?
A) Clanga clanga
B) Falco naumanni
C) Marmaronetta angustirostris
D) Nubian bustard (Neotis nuba)
  • 28. Which bird species is reported to be in very large numbers in the park?
A) Dendrocygna viduata
B) Ardeotis arabs
C) Balearica pavonina
D) Struthio camelus (Ostrich)
  • 29. What is the estimated number of water bird species seen throughout the year in Waza National Park?
A) 5,000
B) 15,000
C) More than 20,000
D) 10,000
  • 30. Which of these birds is part of the key list reported by BirdLife International?
A) Barn owl
B) African fish eagle
C) Common kingfisher
D) Great white pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)
  • 31. Which bird species is known for inhabiting grasslands in Waza National Park?
A) Cattle Egret
B) Savile's bustard
C) Ortyxelos meiffrenii
D) Hornbill
  • 32. Which bird species is known for its global conservation concern in the park?
A) Marmaronetta angustirostris
B) Hornbill
C) Cattle Egret
D) Savile's bustard
  • 33. Which bird is known for its presence in the Logone floodplain?
A) Bald eagle
B) Marbled duck
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Snowy owl
  • 34. Which of these mammals is noted for its stable population in the park?
A) Lion
B) African bush elephant
C) Red-fronted gazelle
D) Korrigum
  • 35. Which large ungulate is found in Waza National Park along with warthog and roan?
A) Zebra
B) Hippopotamus
C) Giraffe
D) Kob antelope
  • 36. Which nocturnal mammal is found in Waza National Park?
A) Ostrich
B) Korrigum
C) Hartebeest
D) Aardvark
  • 37. What was constructed about 25 km south of Waza National Park that affected its water supply?
A) Maga Dam
B) Logone River Bridge
C) Cameroon Irrigation Canal
D) Waza Water Treatment Plant
  • 38. What was the effect of artificial waterholes dug under the Logone Project?
A) Restored hydrological balance completely
B) Reduced need for irrigation embankments
C) Provided year-round water but did not increase floodplain carrying capacity
D) Increased antelope population drastically
  • 39. What was discovered about the impact of elephants on acacia trees in Waza National Park?
A) Acacia trees are thriving due to elephant activity
B) The impact is not serious but needs monitoring
C) Elephants are causing significant damage to acacia trees
D) Elephants have no effect on acacia trees
  • 40. What is one reason for the decline in the lion population in Waza National Park?
A) Inadequate patrolling
B) Excessive tourism activities
C) Natural habitat expansion
D) Overpopulation of prey species
  • 41. Which organization collaborates with the Cameroon Ministry of Environment on Waza National Park?
A) Greenpeace
B) UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
C) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
D) IUCN Waza-Logone project
  • 42. What was the number of rangers in Waza National Park in 1983?
A) Thirty
B) Twenty-five
C) Ten
D) Fifty
  • 43. How many eco-rangers did the Netherlands World Conservation Union Committee agree to fund in 2005?
A) Sixteen
B) Ten
C) Fifty
D) Twenty
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