Mombasa Marine Park

Mombasa Marine Park - Quiz

1. Where is Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve located?

A) Nairobi, Kenya
B) Mombasa, Tanzania
C) Kisumu, Kenya
D) Mombasa, Kenya

2. What is the area of Mombasa Marine National Park?

A) 5 km2 (1,235 acres)
B) 200 km2 (49,400 acres)
C) 10 km2 (2,500 acres)
D) 50 km2 (12,355 acres)

3. What is the area of Mombasa Marine Reserve?

A) 50 km2 (12,355 acres)
B) 5 km2 (1,235 acres)
C) 200 km2 (49,400 acres)
D) 10 km2 (2,500 acres)

4. Which activity is NOT mentioned as popular in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) Boat rides
B) Snorkeling
C) Scuba diving
D) Windsurfing

5. What marine species can be found in the park's waters?

A) Penguins, seals, walruses
B) Dolphins, sharks, jellyfish
C) Crabs, starfish, stone fish, sea urchins, corals, turtles, and sea grasses
D) Whales, octopuses, seahorses

6. What type of birds can be seen in the Mombasa Marine Park?

A) Owls and falcons
B) Eagles and hawks
C) Parrots and toucans
D) Migratory birds including crab plovers

7. What is the temperature range at the surface in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) 30 °C to 35 °C
B) 15 °C to 20 °C
C) 20 °C to 25 °C
D) 25 °C to 31 °C

8. In which year was Mombasa Marine Park officially recognized as a National Park?

A) 2000
B) 1975
C) 1994
D) 1987

9. What were the reasons for establishing the park in 1987?

A) To prevent damage from over-fishing, coral reef stripping, and loss of tourism revenue
B) To create a new tourist attraction
C) For agricultural development
D) To establish residential areas

10. When were night-time patrols introduced to curb wildlife poaching?

A) 1994
B) 1992
C) 1987
D) 2000

11. In which year did both poaching and fishing cease in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) 1992
B) 1987
C) 2000
D) 1994

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