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