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