Conkouati-Douli National Park - Quiz
Conkouati Douli National Park
  • 1. What type of protected area does Conkouati-Douli National Park include?
A) an arctic zone
B) a mountainous region
C) a desert reserve
D) the only protected marine area in Congo
  • 2. Which river flows through Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) Noumbi River
B) Lualaba River
C) Zaire River
D) Congo River
  • 3. Which mangrove species are common in Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) Rhizophora racemosa and Avicennia germinans
B) Acacia senegal and Tamarindus indica
C) Cocos nucifera and Phoenix dactylifera
D) Mangifera indica and Ficus elastica
  • 4. Which aquatic vegetation is found in the lakes and lagoons of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) Papyrus spp. and Eichhornia crassipes
B) Vossia cuspidata and Ctenium newtonili
C) Nymphaea lotus and Nelumbo nucifera
D) Typha latifolia and Phragmites australis
  • 5. Which plant species dominate the savannas of the south-west in Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) Acacia senegal, Tamarindus indica, and Ficus sycomorus
B) Mangifera indica, Phoenix dactylifera, and Cocos nucifera
C) Nymphaea lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, and Typha latifolia
D) Ctenium newtonii, Elytrigia brazzae, and Pobeguinea arrecta
  • 6. Which species of great apes are found in Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) central chimpanzees and western lowland gorillas
B) bonobos and central chimpanzees
C) orangutans and bonobos
D) gorillas and orangutans
  • 7. How many forest elephants are estimated to live in Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) around 2,000
B) around 1,500
C) around 900
D) around 3,000
  • 8. Why is Conkouati-Douli National Park designated as a Ramsar site?
A) for its marine biodiversity
B) for its mountainous landscapes
C) for its importance for migratory and wetland birds
D) for its desert ecosystems
  • 9. What type of turtles nest on the beaches of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) loggerhead turtles
B) leatherback sea turtles
C) hawksbill turtles
D) green sea turtles
  • 10. How many humpback dolphins are estimated to be in the marine park of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) around 400
B) around 200
C) around 300
D) around 100
  • 11. What are some industrial threats to the ecosystems of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) solar farms, wind turbines, and hydroelectric dams
B) tourism, agriculture, and urban development
C) renewable energy projects, waste management, and recycling
D) logging, mining, petroleum production, and commercial fishing
  • 12. What illegal activity do poachers commonly engage in within Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) fishing in restricted areas
B) harvesting medicinal plants
C) logging of protected trees
D) hunting rare animals such as elephants
  • 13. Which city near Conkouati-Douli National Park fuels natural resource exploitation?
A) Brazzaville
B) Kinshasa
C) Pointe-Noire
D) Bangui
  • 14. What is a local threat to the marine park within Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) oil spills from tanker ships
B) pollution from industrial factories
C) overfishing by international fleets
D) unsustainable fishing, hunting and agriculture techniques
  • 15. Which company plans to drill for oil near Conkouati-Douli National Park since the beginning of 2024?
A) ExxonMobil
B) Shell
C) Chevron
D) Congo Holding United
  • 16. What is a major risk associated with oil drilling near Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) improved infrastructure and transportation
B) enhanced conservation efforts
C) increased tourism and economic growth
D) threats to rich biodiversity and indigenous people
  • 17. When was Conkouati-Douli National Park established as a national park?
A) 1999
B) 2018
C) 1980
D) 2001
  • 18. Which organization took over the management of Conkouati-Douli National Park in 2019?
A) Noé
B) Ministry for National Forestry Commission
C) IUCN
D) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)
  • 19. What is the total area of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) 5,000 km²
B) 3,071 sq mi
C) 10,000 km²
D) 7,955 km²
  • 20. How many villages are there in and around Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) 45
B) 20
C) 50
D) 31
  • 21. What is the size of the marine park area within Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) 3,833 km²
B) 7,955 km²
C) 4,121 km²
D) 1,591 sq mi
  • 22. What was the original size of the reserve before it was reduced in 1989?
A) 7,955 km²
B) Nearly 300,000 ha
C) 4,121 km²
D) 144,294 ha
  • 23. Which organization collaborated with PROGECAP-GEF Congo from 1994 to 1999?
A) WCS
B) IUCN
C) Noé
D) AFD
  • 24. What is the name of the decree that established Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) Presidential Decree No. 99–136
B) Decree No. 1999–002
C) Decree No. 1989–003
D) Decree No. 2001–001
  • 25. Which of the following is NOT a technical or financial partner of Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) African Parks Network
B) WCS
C) European Union
D) USFWS
  • 26. How many different ethnic groups are found in the villages along the forest road?
A) Over 30
B) 20
C) 50
D) 7
  • 27. What is the width of the buffer zone around Conkouati-Douli National Park?
A) 10 km
B) 7 km
C) 5 km
D) 3 km
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