Diawling National Park - Quiz
  • 1. In which country is Diawling National Park located?
A) Gambia
B) Nigeria
C) Senegal
D) Mauritania
  • 2. When was Diawling National Park established?
A) 1971
B) 2000
C) 1991
D) 1985
  • 3. What natural feature acts as a boundary for the park between Mauritania and Senegal?
A) Mandinka River
B) Gambia River
C) Senegal River
D) Niger River
  • 4. What is one reason local inhabitants opposed the establishment of Diawling National Park?
A) Concerns about wildlife safety
B) Lack of tourism opportunities
C) Insufficient compensation
D) Fear of restricted grazing and fishing
  • 5. How many hectares does Diawling National Park cover?
A) 20,000 hectares
B) 25,000 hectares
C) 16,000 hectares
D) 10,000 hectares
  • 6. What is a significant environmental issue found in Diawling National Park?
A) Worst malaria due to dam construction
B) Desertification
C) Deforestation
D) Air pollution
  • 7. How many species of birds have been identified in Diawling National Park?
A) 300 species
B) 100 species
C) Over 220 species
D) 150 species
  • 8. Which bird is not found in Diawling National Park?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Eurasian spoonbill
C) Greater flamingo
D) Northern pintail
  • 9. What designation has BirdLife International given to Diawling National Park?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Conservation Priority Zone
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) Important Bird Area (IBA)
  • 10. Which mammal was last sighted in Diawling National Park in 1991?
A) Cape buffalo
B) Red-fronted gazelle
C) West African lion
D) African elephant
  • 11. Which mammal species is still found in Diawling National Park today?
A) Spotted hyenas
B) West African lion
C) Red-fronted gazelle
D) African manatee
  • 12. What scenario predicts over 4 °C warming that could threaten Diawling National Park by the end of the century?
A) RCP 4.5
B) RCP 8.5
C) RCP 2.6
D) RCP 3.7
  • 13. What is the expected global sea level rise if warming is limited to 1.5 °C?
A) Exceeds 2–3 m after 2000 years
B) Stays below 1 meter indefinitely
C) Decreases over time
D) Reaches exactly 2 meters in 500 years
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