Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Quiz

1. Who owns Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) International conservation organizations
B) Local communities
C) Private investors
D) The Uganda Wildlife Authority

2. What was the status of Bwindi before it became a national park in 1991?

A) Forest reserve
B) National monument
C) Wildlife sanctuary
D) Tourist attraction

3. What is one of the biggest threats to Bwindi forest?

A) High population density and poor agricultural practices
B) Invasive species
C) Climate change
D) Natural disasters

4. How did local communities access resources in the park before it became a national park?

A) They only engaged in tourism activities.
B) They hunted, mined, logged, pit sawed, and kept bees.
C) They were completely restricted from accessing any resources.
D) They conducted scientific research.

5. What was one consequence of Bwindi's designation as a national park?

A) Wildlife populations decreased due to increased human activity.
B) Local communities' access to the forest ended, causing resentment and conflict.
C) Tourism activities were banned.
D) The local economy improved significantly.

6. Which ethnic group was badly affected by the closure of access to Bwindi?

A) The Maasai
B) The Kikuyu
C) The Batwa
D) The Zulu

7. What activities did the Batwa traditionally engage in within Bwindi?

A) Mining and industrial development.
B) Commercial farming and logging.
C) Tourism management and guiding.
D) Fishing, harvesting wild yams and honey, and having ancestral sites.

8. Did the Batwa benefit from any national compensation scheme when they were evicted?

A) They received partial compensation.
B) No, they did not receive any compensation.
C) Yes, they received full compensation for their loss.
D) They were given alternative land.

9. What happened to non-Batwa farmers who had cleared forested areas?

A) They received compensation and their land rights were recognized.
B) They were fined for illegal logging.
C) Their activities were ignored by the authorities.
D) They were evicted without any compensation.

10. What is one negative impact of habituating gorillas to humans?

A) It may increase damage to local people's property as gorillas' fear of people decreases.
B) Gorillas become more aggressive towards tourists.
C) Tourism revenue significantly drops.
D) Gorilla populations decline due to stress.

11. How is Bwindi Impenetrable National Park primarily accessed?

A) By car
B) On foot
C) By helicopter
D) By boat

12. What designation does UNESCO give to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Geopark
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) Natural Monument
D) World Heritage Site

13. How many species of mammals are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 100
B) 150
C) 120
D) 200

14. How many mountain gorillas are estimated to live in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 200
B) 800
C) 600
D) 400

15. In which year was the park designated as a national park?

A) 2003
B) 1991
C) 1979
D) 1985

16. When did gorilla tracking become a tourist activity in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) July 2000
B) January 1989
C) March 1995
D) April 1993

17. How many sectors of the park are home to mountain gorilla groups?

A) Two
B) Six
C) Eight
D) Four

18. What is the nearest main town to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Mbarara
B) Fort Portal
C) Kabale
D) Masindi

19. How far is Kabale town from the park by road?

A) 40 km (25 mi)
B) 50 km (31 mi)
C) 15 km (9 mi)
D) 29 km (18 mi)

20. What is the highest elevation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 1,500 m (4,921 ft)
B) 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
C) 2,000 m (6,561 ft)
D) Rwamunyoni Hill at 2,607 m (8,553 ft)

21. What percentage of the park has an elevation over 2,000 m?

A) 50 percent
B) 80 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 60 percent

22. Which river does NOT flow into Lake Edward from the park?

A) Munyaga
B) Ntengyere
C) Ivi
D) Ishasha

23. What is the minimum annual mean temperature in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 10 °C (50 °F)
B) 12 °C (54 °F)
C) 7 °C (45 °F)
D) 5 °C (41 °F)

24. What is the maximum annual mean temperature in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 27 °C (81 °F)
B) 25 °C (77 °F)
C) 30 °C (86 °F)
D) 20 °C (68 °F)

25. What is the lowest elevation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) 1,190 m (3,904 ft) at its northern tip
B) 500 m (1,640 ft)
C) 2,000 m (6,561 ft)
D) 1,500 m (4,921 ft)

26. What is the main reason for limited water infiltration and aquifers in Bwindi?

A) High levels of rainfall causing surface runoff.
B) Presence of large lakes within the park.
C) Excessive vegetation blocking water absorption.
D) Generally impermeable underlying geology with water flowing through large fault structures.

27. What type of vegetation characterizes Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Desert.
B) Savanna.
C) Afromontane.
D) Tropical rainforest.

28. Which tree species in the park is considered threatened?

A) Oak.
B) Bamboo.
C) Brown mahogany.
D) Pine.

29. How many tree species are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Around 300.
B) Exactly 100.
C) Less than 50.
D) More than 220.

30. What was the estimated number of chimpanzees in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park according to the first-ever census conducted in 2025?

A) 320.
B) 426.
C) 459.
D) 300.

31. What percentage of the world's mountain gorillas does Bwindi host?

A) A quarter.
B) Two-thirds.
C) One-third.
D) Almost half.

32. How many social groups of mountain gorillas were estimated in the 2018 census?

A) 20.
B) 50.
C) 36.
D) 15.

33. What is the estimated total population of mountain gorillas worldwide?

A) Less than 400 individuals.
B) Exactly 500 individuals.
C) Over 1000 individuals.
D) About 650 individuals.

34. How many bird species are found in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Around 500.
B) Less than 200.
C) More than 350.
D) Exactly 100.

35. What is the estimated number of butterfly species in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?

A) Less than 50.
B) Exactly 100.
C) Around 300.
D) More than 200.

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