Mombasa Marine Park

Mombasa Marine Park - Quiz

1. Where is Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve located?

A) Nairobi, Kenya
B) Kisumu, Kenya
C) Mombasa, Tanzania
D) Mombasa, Kenya

2. What is the area of Mombasa Marine National Park?

A) 200 km2 (49,400 acres)
B) 5 km2 (1,235 acres)
C) 50 km2 (12,355 acres)
D) 10 km2 (2,500 acres)

3. What is the area of Mombasa Marine Reserve?

A) 50 km2 (12,355 acres)
B) 5 km2 (1,235 acres)
C) 10 km2 (2,500 acres)
D) 200 km2 (49,400 acres)

4. Which activity is NOT mentioned as popular in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) Snorkeling
B) Windsurfing
C) Scuba diving
D) Boat rides

5. What marine species can be found in the park's waters?

A) Penguins, seals, walruses
B) Crabs, starfish, stone fish, sea urchins, corals, turtles, and sea grasses
C) Dolphins, sharks, jellyfish
D) Whales, octopuses, seahorses

6. What type of birds can be seen in the Mombasa Marine Park?

A) Parrots and toucans
B) Migratory birds including crab plovers
C) Eagles and hawks
D) Owls and falcons

7. What is the temperature range at the surface in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) 15 °C to 20 °C
B) 30 °C to 35 °C
C) 25 °C to 31 °C
D) 20 °C to 25 °C

8. In which year was Mombasa Marine Park officially recognized as a National Park?

A) 1987
B) 1994
C) 1975
D) 2000

9. What were the reasons for establishing the park in 1987?

A) To create a new tourist attraction
B) To establish residential areas
C) To prevent damage from over-fishing, coral reef stripping, and loss of tourism revenue
D) For agricultural development

10. When were night-time patrols introduced to curb wildlife poaching?

A) 1992
B) 2000
C) 1987
D) 1994

11. In which year did both poaching and fishing cease in Mombasa Marine Park?

A) 1994
B) 2000
C) 1987
D) 1992

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