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