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