Dorob National Park - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary objective of declaring Dorob National Park?
A) To promote tourism activities.
B) To develop infrastructure within the park.
C) To allow competitive sports.
D) To implement conservation measures.
  • 2. What is forbidden regarding powered aircraft in Dorob National Park?
A) Flying below an altitude of 1 kilometre unless taking off or landing.
B) Using drones for recreational purposes.
C) Taking photographs from above the park.
D) Flying over the park without a permit.
  • 3. What must organisers obtain to conduct commercial activities in Dorob National Park?
A) Approval from local tourism boards.
B) An environmental impact assessment.
C) Consent from park visitors.
D) A permit from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism.
  • 4. Which activities are expressly forbidden in Dorob National Park?
A) Camping outside designated areas.
B) Feeding, containing, hunting, chasing, injuring, or killing any animal.
C) Photographing wildlife without a guide.
D) Walking on designated trails.
  • 5. What is prohibited regarding objects of scientific interest in Dorob National Park?
A) Discussing their significance with others.
B) Taking notes about them.
C) Photographing them without permission.
D) The destruction or collection of such objects.
  • 6. How is Dorob National Park managed according to Rod Braby?
A) Through strict zoning without any recreational activities.
B) By focusing solely on terrestrial habitats.
C) As a big open system with connections to marine, coastal and escarpment areas.
D) As a closed ecosystem isolated from external influences.
  • 7. What is one of the goals in managing Dorob National Park?
A) To develop new tourist facilities.
B) To allow unrestricted access to all areas.
C) To prevent and minimise damage to important habitats.
D) To increase visitor numbers annually.
  • 8. What is aimed for in the long-term management of Dorob National Park?
A) Focus solely on marine conservation.
B) Immediate economic benefits from tourism.
C) Long-term health, productivity and climate change adaptation.
D) Complete restriction on human activities.
  • 9. Into how many zones is Dorob National Park divided for restricted use?
A) Nine identified zones.
B) Five identified zones.
C) Ten identified zones.
D) Twelve identified zones.
  • 10. Which of the following is a zone in Dorob National Park?
A) Victoria Falls.
B) Kuiseb Delta.
C) Serengeti Plains.
D) Kruger National Park.
  • 11. Which area is known for birding in Dorob National Park?
A) Only Walvis Bay Lagoon.
B) Limited to Tsumas Delta.
C) Exclusively Swakop River.
D) Birding areas are designated zones within the park.
  • 12. What type of habitat is specifically protected in Dorob National Park?
A) Industrial zones.
B) Urban development areas.
C) Lichen fields.
D) Agricultural lands.
  • 13. In which year was Dorob National Park gazetted under the Nature Conservation Ordinance No.4?
A) 1975
B) 1990
C) 2000
D) 2010
  • 14. What was the original name of Dorob National Park before it became a national park?
A) Namib-Naukluft Nature Reserve
B) Erongo Nature Reserve
C) Skeleton Coast Nature Reserve
D) Walvis Bay Nature Reserve
  • 15. Which organization included Dorob National Park under the category of Important Bird Area?
A) United Nations Environment Programme
B) International Union for Conservation of Nature
C) World Wildlife Fund
D) BirdLife International
  • 16. What species is considered a flagship species of the coastal area in Dorob National Park?
A) African penguin
B) Oystercatcher
C) Cape gannet
D) Damara tern (Sternula balaenarum)
  • 17. Which highway passes through Dorob National Park?
A) Trans-Kalahari Highway
B) Cunene Road
C) B2 Swakopmund Road
D) B1 Trans-Namib Highway
  • 18. What is the northern boundary of Dorob National Park?
A) Kunene River
B) Ugab River
C) Orange River
D) Swakopmund
  • 19. Which area was excluded from Dorob National Park despite being a Ramsar Site?
A) Namib-Naukluft Park
B) Walvis Bay Lagoon
C) Kuiseb Delta
D) Skeleton Coast
  • 20. Which of the following towns is excluded from Dorob National Park?
A) Henties Bay
B) Swakopmund
C) Walvis Bay
D) Wlotzkasbaken
  • 21. What is the western boundary of Dorob National Park?
A) Kunene River
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Swakopmund
D) National West Coast Tourist Recreation Area
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