Cangandala National Park - Quiz
Cangandala National Park
  • 1. In which province is Cangandala National Park located?
A) Luanda Province
B) Malanje Province
C) Huambo Province
D) Bengo Province
  • 2. What year was Cangandala National Park established?
A) 1970
B) 1985
C) 2002
D) 1999
  • 3. Which critically endangered species is the park specifically aimed at protecting?
A) Black rhinoceros
B) African elephant
C) Giant sable antelope (Hippotragus niger variani)
D) Mountain gorilla
  • 4. What major conflict affected the giant sable population in Cangandala National Park?
A) World War II
B) Nigerian Civil War
C) Angolan Civil War (1975-2002)
D) First Congo War
  • 5. What is the total area of Cangandala National Park?
A) 800 km2
B) 630 km2 (240 sq mi)
C) 500 km2
D) 1000 km2
  • 6. What type of biome is Cangandala National Park primarily characterized by?
A) Desert
B) Angolan savanna
C) Temperate forest
D) Tropical rainforest
  • 7. Which river flows through the park and has two tributaries mentioned in the text?
A) Limpopo River
B) Cuanza River
C) Zambezi River
D) Okavango River
  • 8. Name one of the tributaries of the Cuanza River mentioned in the text.
A) Luangwa River
B) Kwando River
C) Congo River
D) Maúndo River
  • 9. Which type of vegetation is dominated by Brachystegia and Julbernardia in the park?
A) Wetland plants
B) Forest vegetation
C) Grasslands
D) Desert shrubs
  • 10. What type of habitat is created by the presence of rivers and their tributaries in the park?
A) Mountainous terrains
B) Riverine habitats and seasonal wetlands
C) Urban areas
D) Coastal ecosystems
  • 11. What is a common feature of the landscape in Cangandala National Park?
A) Flat to undulating terrain
B) Steep cliffs
C) Deep valleys
D) Mountain peaks
  • 12. Which season is part of the park's tropical climate?
A) Wet and dry seasons
B) Winter only
C) Spring and autumn
D) Summer only
  • 13. What type of woodlands are interspersed with dense forest patches in the park?
A) Oak woodlands
B) Pine woodlands
C) Bamboo forests
D) Miombo woodlands
  • 14. Which of these animals is supported by the miombo woodlands and grasslands in Cangandala National Park?
A) Polar bears
B) Koalas
C) Lemurs
D) Various species of antelopes
  • 15. Which type of animal, apart from the giant sable, is mentioned as inhabiting the park?
A) Kangaroos
B) Penguins
C) Zebras
D) Camels
  • 16. What type of bird habitats are found in Cangandala National Park?
A) Urban parks
B) Tundra zones
C) Desert regions
D) Savanna and wetland areas
  • 17. What was a major conservation effort launched after the Angolan Civil War?
A) Establishing a highly protected sanctuary within the park
B) Deforestation for agriculture
C) Mining operations
D) Building new urban developments
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