Mana Pools National Park - Quiz
Mana Pools National Park
  • 1. What is the total area of Mana Pools National Park?
A) 1,848 square kilometers
B) 2,196 square kilometers
C) 6,766 square kilometers
D) 3,000 square kilometers
  • 2. In which country is Mana Pools National Park located?
A) Mozambique
B) Zimbabwe
C) Namibia
D) Botswana
  • 3. What happens to the floodplain of the lower Zambezi during the rainy season?
A) It is flooded with permanent water
B) It remains unchanged
C) It becomes dry and barren
D) It turns into a broad expanse of lakes
  • 4. Which UNESCO designation was given to Mana Pools National Park in 1984?
A) Biosphere Reserve
B) Natural Monument
C) Ramsar wetland of international importance
D) World Heritage Site
  • 5. What is the significance of the name 'Mana' in Mana Pools National Park?
A) 'Zambezi', after the river
B) 'Water', referring to its lakes and rivers
C) 'Wilderness', indicating its natural state
D) 'Four', referring to the four large permanent pools
  • 6. Which of these animals is NOT mentioned as being commonly found in Mana Pools National Park?
A) Hippopotamus
B) Lion
C) Elephant
D) Cape wild dog
  • 7. What was the estimated population of eastern black rhinoceros in Mana Pools before poaching?
A) Over 1000 animals
B) About 500 animals
C) Less than 50 animals
D) Exactly 200 animals
  • 8. What action was taken in 1994 to protect the remaining eastern black rhinoceros?
A) They were removed to another area for protection
B) Poachers were given amnesty
C) The park was closed to visitors
D) A new anti-poaching unit was established
  • 9. Which company filed for a permit to prospect for oil and natural gas near Mana Pools?
A) Zimbabwean Ministry of Mines
B) Shalom Mining Corporation Pvt Ltd
C) Kariba Dam Authority
D) UNESCO
  • 10. What is the potential threat to Mana Pools National Park mentioned in April 2023?
A) Prospecting for oil and natural gas
B) Establishment of a tourist resort
C) Construction of a new dam
D) Expansion of agricultural land
  • 11. Which hydro-electric scheme was Mana Pools saved from in the early eighties?
A) The Mupata Gorge hydro-electric scheme
B) The Batoka Dam project
C) A scheme that would have flooded the area
D) The construction of the Kariba Dam
  • 12. What is the name of the dam that was chosen over the Mupata Gorge hydro-electric scheme?
A) Victoria Falls Dam
B) Kariba Dam
C) Batoka Dam
D) Zambezi River Dam
  • 13. Which national park is contiguous with Mana Pools on the opposite side of the Zambezi River?
A) Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia
B) Etosha National Park in Namibia
C) Kruger National Park in South Africa
D) Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
  • 14. What is the total area of the larger UNESCO site that includes Mana Pools?
A) 3,390 square kilometers
B) 6,766 square kilometers
C) 2,196 square kilometers
D) 4,500 square kilometers
  • 15. Which of these areas is NOT contiguous with the larger UNESCO area around Mana Pools?
A) Dande Safari Area
B) Urungwe Safari Area
C) Chewore Safari Area
D) Sapi Safari Area
  • 16. What type of vegetation is found along the river frontage in Mana Pools?
A) Mangroves and coastal grasses
B) Cacti and desert shrubs
C) Pine trees and oak forests
D) Forests of mahogany, wild figs, ebonies and baobabs
  • 17. What is the primary reason Mana Pools attracts large animals during the dry season?
A) Due to increased food availability
B) Because of cooler temperatures
C) In search of water as lakes gradually dry up
D) For breeding purposes
  • 18. What designation was given to Mana Pools on 3 January 2013?
A) World Heritage Site
B) Natural Monument
C) Ramsar wetland of international importance
D) Biosphere Reserve
  • 19. Which threatened species is NOT mentioned as being found in Mana Pools?
A) Cape wild dog
B) Leopard
C) Brown hyena
D) Lion
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