Nairobi National Park - Quiz
  • 1. Who oversaw the development of several of Kenya's national parks?
A) The Maasai
B) Kenyan Wildlife Service
C) Kitengela Landowners Association
D) Mervyn Cowie
  • 2. What industry became Kenya's primary industry due to the emphasis on human visitors?
A) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Tourism
D) Mining
  • 3. Which year did Nairobi have a population of 188,976?
A) 1904
B) 1948
C) 2005
D) 1997
  • 4. What problem is exacerbated by the emphasis on tourism in Kenya's national parks?
A) Decrease in wildlife populations
B) Lack of tourist attractions
C) Problems between human population and wildlife
D) Reduction in park revenues
  • 5. What is a consequence of the city's growing population on Nairobi National Park?
A) Decreased pollution
B) More wildlife conservation efforts
C) Increased tourism
D) Pressure from need for farmland
  • 6. What treaties forced the Maasai to give up their northern grazing lands?
A) Settlements with local farmers
B) Treaties in 1904 and 1911
C) Treaties in 1948 and 1997
D) Agreements with the Kenya Wildlife Service
  • 7. What has happened to the Kitengela's former Maasai group-ranches?
A) They remain under Maasai control
B) They are used exclusively for wildlife conservation
C) They were abandoned by the Maasai
D) They have been privatized and some land sold to farmers
  • 8. What is a major threat to the migratory routes of animals from Nairobi National Park?
A) Human population growth and need for land
B) Increased rainfall
C) Expansion of wildlife conservation areas
D) Decreased tourism
  • 9. Since when is the protected area considered a Lion Conservation Unit?
A) 1997
B) 1985
C) 2010
D) 2005
  • 10. What are some of the main tourist attractions in Nairobi National Park?
A) Desert safaris and camel rides
B) Diverse bird species, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and lion
C) Urban city tours and shopping centers
D) Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya
  • 11. What are the wildebeest and zebra migrations in Nairobi National Park known for?
A) They involve domesticated animals
B) They occur in July and August
C) They happen year-round
D) They are only visible to locals
  • 12. What is the purpose of the Nairobi Safari Walk?
A) To increase industrial activities
B) To reduce wildlife populations
C) To promote urban development
D) To highlight the variety of plants and animals in Kenya
  • 13. What criticism has been directed at the animal housing in Nairobi National Park?
A) Animals had too much space
B) Animals were housed in cramped conditions
C) Animals were kept indoors
D) Animals were not visible to visitors
  • 14. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?
A) To educate about wildlife through lectures and guided tours
B) To serve as a shopping mall for tourists
C) To conduct industrial research
D) To house government offices
  • 15. What is the Ivory Burning Site Monument?
A) An abandoned factory site
B) A shopping complex
C) A modern art installation
D) A visitor attraction in Nairobi National Park
  • 16. In which year was Nairobi National Park established?
A) 1966
B) 1950
C) 1932
D) 1946
  • 17. How far is Nairobi National Park from the center of Nairobi?
A) 10 km (6.2 mi)
B) 20 km (12.4 mi)
C) 15 km (9.3 mi)
D) 7 km (4.3 mi)
  • 18. What is the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park?
A) Athi River
B) Mbagathi River
C) Nairobi River
D) Tana River
  • 19. What is the area covered by Nairobi National Park?
A) 117.21 km2 (45.26 sq mi)
B) 200 km2 (77.16 sq mi)
C) 100 km2 (38.61 sq mi)
D) 150 km2 (57.91 sq mi)
  • 20. What type of climate does Nairobi National Park have?
A) Dry
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arid
  • 21. Which ecosystem is partially protected by Nairobi National Park?
A) Maasai Mara ecosystem
B) Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
C) Amboseli ecosystem
D) Athi-Kapiti ecosystem
  • 22. Which group was removed from their lands when Nairobi National Park was created?
A) Nairobi residents
B) Kikuyu farmers
C) British colonists
D) Maasai pastoralists
  • 23. What is one of the main reasons for herbivores gathering in Nairobi National Park?
A) Due to abundant water sources.
B) To avoid predators.
C) For mating rituals.
D) During the dry season.
  • 24. Which conservation area is adjacent to the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park?
A) Kitengela Conservation Area
B) Amboseli Conservation Area
C) Samburu Conservation Area
D) Tsavo East Conservation Area
  • 25. What percentage of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem does Nairobi National Park make up?
A) 50%
B) Less than 10%
C) 25%
D) 75%
  • 26. Which tree species can be found in the highland dry forests of Nairobi National Park?
A) Euphorbia candelabrum
B) Murdannia clarkeana
C) Acacia xanthophloea
D) Olea africana
  • 27. Which species of grass is found in the grassland areas of Nairobi National Park?
A) Aspilia mossambicensis
B) Olea africana
C) Themeda
D) Euphorbia brevitorta
  • 28. What type of forest is located along the permanent river in the south of Nairobi National Park?
A) Grassland
B) Riverine forest
C) Broken bush
D) Highland dry forest
  • 29. Which animal species is the northern limit for wildlife migrations in Nairobi National Park during the dry season?
A) Blue wildebeest
B) African bush elephant
C) Black rhinoceros
D) Nile crocodile
  • 30. What nickname is sometimes given to Nairobi National Park due to its rhinoceros sanctuary?
A) Elephant Haven
B) Kifaru Ark
C) Lion's Lair
D) Giraffe Grounds
  • 31. Which species of bird can be found in Nairobi National Park?
A) Parrot
B) Eagle
C) Penguin
D) Common ostrich
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