Mana Pools National Park - Quiz
Mana Pools National Park
  • 1. What is the total area of Mana Pools National Park?
A) 2,196 square kilometers
B) 3,000 square kilometers
C) 1,848 square kilometers
D) 6,766 square kilometers
  • 2. In which country is Mana Pools National Park located?
A) Mozambique
B) Namibia
C) Botswana
D) Zimbabwe
  • 3. What happens to the floodplain of the lower Zambezi during the rainy season?
A) It becomes dry and barren
B) It is flooded with permanent water
C) It remains unchanged
D) It turns into a broad expanse of lakes
  • 4. Which UNESCO designation was given to Mana Pools National Park in 1984?
A) Natural Monument
B) Biosphere Reserve
C) World Heritage Site
D) Ramsar wetland of international importance
  • 5. What is the significance of the name 'Mana' in Mana Pools National Park?
A) 'Four', referring to the four large permanent pools
B) 'Wilderness', indicating its natural state
C) 'Water', referring to its lakes and rivers
D) 'Zambezi', after the river
  • 6. Which of these animals is NOT mentioned as being commonly found in Mana Pools National Park?
A) Cape wild dog
B) Hippopotamus
C) Elephant
D) Lion
  • 7. What was the estimated population of eastern black rhinoceros in Mana Pools before poaching?
A) About 500 animals
B) Less than 50 animals
C) Over 1000 animals
D) Exactly 200 animals
  • 8. What action was taken in 1994 to protect the remaining eastern black rhinoceros?
A) The park was closed to visitors
B) They were removed to another area for protection
C) Poachers were given amnesty
D) A new anti-poaching unit was established
  • 9. Which company filed for a permit to prospect for oil and natural gas near Mana Pools?
A) Zimbabwean Ministry of Mines
B) Shalom Mining Corporation Pvt Ltd
C) UNESCO
D) Kariba Dam Authority
  • 10. What is the potential threat to Mana Pools National Park mentioned in April 2023?
A) Prospecting for oil and natural gas
B) Expansion of agricultural land
C) Establishment of a tourist resort
D) Construction of a new dam
  • 11. Which hydro-electric scheme was Mana Pools saved from in the early eighties?
A) A scheme that would have flooded the area
B) The Batoka Dam project
C) The construction of the Kariba Dam
D) The Mupata Gorge hydro-electric scheme
  • 12. What is the name of the dam that was chosen over the Mupata Gorge hydro-electric scheme?
A) Victoria Falls Dam
B) Kariba Dam
C) Batoka Dam
D) Zambezi River Dam
  • 13. Which national park is contiguous with Mana Pools on the opposite side of the Zambezi River?
A) Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
B) Etosha National Park in Namibia
C) Kruger National Park in South Africa
D) Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia
  • 14. What is the total area of the larger UNESCO site that includes Mana Pools?
A) 2,196 square kilometers
B) 6,766 square kilometers
C) 3,390 square kilometers
D) 4,500 square kilometers
  • 15. Which of these areas is NOT contiguous with the larger UNESCO area around Mana Pools?
A) Sapi Safari Area
B) Chewore Safari Area
C) Urungwe Safari Area
D) Dande Safari Area
  • 16. What type of vegetation is found along the river frontage in Mana Pools?
A) Cacti and desert shrubs
B) Pine trees and oak forests
C) Forests of mahogany, wild figs, ebonies and baobabs
D) Mangroves and coastal grasses
  • 17. What is the primary reason Mana Pools attracts large animals during the dry season?
A) Due to increased food availability
B) In search of water as lakes gradually dry up
C) For breeding purposes
D) Because of cooler temperatures
  • 18. What designation was given to Mana Pools on 3 January 2013?
A) Ramsar wetland of international importance
B) Natural Monument
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) World Heritage Site
  • 19. Which threatened species is NOT mentioned as being found in Mana Pools?
A) Lion
B) Cape wild dog
C) Leopard
D) Brown hyena
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