Lusenga Plain National Park - Quiz
  • 1. Which ecoregion includes Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kruger ecoregion
B) Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion
C) Congo Basin ecoregion
D) Serengeti ecoregion
  • 2. What organization supports the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Program (NTCP)?
A) World Wildlife Fund
B) Greenpeace
C) Conservation International
D) Frankfurt Zoological Society
  • 3. In what year was Lusenga Plain designated as a National Park?
A) 1999
B) 1972
C) 1980
D) 1965
  • 4. Who came to the Mweru–Tanganyika ecoregion for ivory in the mid-19th century?
A) European settlers
B) Swahili Arab traders such as Tippu Tip
C) African tribal leaders
D) Colonial administrators
  • 5. What were the main reasons for wildlife population decrease in the early to middle 20th century?
A) Disease outbreaks
B) Climate change
C) Poaching and bushmeat harvesting
D) Natural disasters
  • 6. Which economic downturn period exacerbated poaching in Zambia?
A) 2000s
B) 1970s
C) 2010s
D) 1980s and 90s
  • 7. What year did the reintroduction of some species start in Lusenga Plain?
A) 2010
B) 1995
C) 2007
D) 1985
  • 8. Which animals were reintroduced to Lusenga Plain starting from 2007?
A) Elephants, rhinos and buffalos
B) Giraffes, wildebeests and zebras
C) Grant's zebra, puku and impala
D) Lions, leopards and cheetahs
  • 9. What was claimed to be lacking that led to poaching of reintroduced animals?
A) Wildlife research programs
B) Conservation education
C) Anti-poaching measures
D) Tourism facilities
  • 10. What recent initiative was taken to address poaching in Lusenga Plain?
A) More staff for patrols
B) Expanding park boundaries
C) Introducing new wildlife species
D) Building more tourist lodges
  • 11. In which district is Lusenga Plain National Park located?
A) Chipata District
B) Luapula District
C) Kawambwa District
D) Mporokoso District
  • 12. On which bank of the Kalungwishi River is Lusenga Plain National Park situated?
A) Southern bank
B) Northern bank
C) Eastern bank
D) Western bank
  • 13. What biome predominantly covers the Kawambwa–Mporokoso plateau where Lusenga Plain National Park is located?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Savanna
C) Desert
D) Miombo woodland
  • 14. What type of vegetation provides cover and a humid environment favored by certain animals in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Eucalyptus trees
B) Mushitu
C) Baobab trees
D) Acacia trees
  • 15. What is the average annual rainfall in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) 1000 mm
B) 2500 mm
C) 1500 mm
D) 2000 mm
  • 16. Which river forms the eastern boundary of Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Mbereshi River
B) Kalungwishi River
C) Zambezi River
D) Luapula River
  • 17. What is the approximate area of Lusenga Plain within the park?
A) 40 km2
B) 25 km2
C) 50 km2
D) 33 km2
  • 18. Which falls are famous along the Kalungwishi River but located outside Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls, Murchison Falls
B) Kalambo Falls, Chobe Falls, Livingstone Falls
C) Lumangwe Falls, Kabwelume Falls, Kundabwika Falls
D) Ngonye Falls, Kafue Falls, Senanga Falls
  • 19. What is the primary reason for the decline in wildlife numbers at Lusenga Plain National Park before recent improvements?
A) Climate change
B) Neglect of the park
C) Forest fires
D) Overpopulation of predators
  • 20. What is the highest point in Lusenga Plain National Park located on?
A) The innermost ring around the plain
B) The Luapula River bank
C) The outermost ring around the plain
D) The Kalungwishi River bank
  • 21. Which type of wildlife is particularly abundant in Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Birdlife
B) Reptiles
C) Marine life
D) Desert animals
  • 22. Which of the following mammals has been listed in Lusenga Plain National Park since 2013?
A) Eland
B) Elephant
C) Black rhino
D) Lion
  • 23. What type of vehicle is likely required to navigate the access road during the rainy season?
A) Motorcycle
B) Sedan
C) 4WD vehicle
D) Bicycle
  • 24. How far is the nearest airport with scheduled services from Lusenga Plain National Park?
A) Kabwe Airport
B) Kasama Airport (299 km)
C) Mansa Airport (185 km)
D) Lubumbashi International Airport
  • 25. What should visitors to Lusenga Plain National Park be self-sufficient in?
A) Guides only
B) Everything including water
C) First aid kits
D) Food supplies
  • 26. Which cultural site is located 57 km from the Park gate?
A) Senior Chief Mushota's Chishinga Malaila Ceremony Arena
B) Lake Mweru at Nchelenge
C) Ntumbachusi Falls
D) Mwata Kazembe's Mutomboko Ceremony Arena
  • 27. What is the distance from the Park gate to Kundabwika Falls?
A) 150 km
B) 64 km
C) 91 km
D) 71 km
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