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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) 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) Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Tourism
D) Mining
  • 3. Which year did Nairobi have a population of 188,976?
A) 2005
B) 1997
C) 1948
D) 1904
  • 4. What problem is exacerbated by the emphasis on tourism in Kenya's national parks?
A) Lack of tourist attractions
B) Reduction in park revenues
C) Problems between human population and wildlife
D) Decrease in wildlife populations
  • 5. What is a consequence of the city's growing population on Nairobi National Park?
A) More wildlife conservation efforts
B) Increased tourism
C) Decreased pollution
D) Pressure from need for farmland
  • 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 have been privatized and some land sold to farmers
B) They are used exclusively for wildlife conservation
C) They remain under Maasai control
D) They were abandoned by the Maasai
  • 8. What is a major threat to the migratory routes of animals from Nairobi National Park?
A) Decreased tourism
B) Human population growth and need for land
C) Increased rainfall
D) Expansion of wildlife conservation areas
  • 9. Since when is the protected area considered a Lion Conservation Unit?
A) 1997
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 1985
  • 10. What are some of the main tourist attractions in Nairobi National Park?
A) Diverse bird species, cheetah, hyena, leopard, and lion
B) Desert safaris and camel rides
C) Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya
D) Urban city tours and shopping centers
  • 11. What are the wildebeest and zebra migrations in Nairobi National Park known for?
A) They occur in July and August
B) They involve domesticated animals
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 promote urban development
C) To highlight the variety of plants and animals in Kenya
D) To reduce wildlife populations
  • 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 had too much space
D) Animals were kept indoors
  • 14. What is the purpose of the Wildlife Conservation Education Centre?
A) To house government offices
B) To conduct industrial research
C) To serve as a shopping mall for tourists
D) To educate about wildlife through lectures and guided tours
  • 15. What is the Ivory Burning Site Monument?
A) An abandoned factory site
B) A visitor attraction in Nairobi National Park
C) A modern art installation
D) A shopping complex
  • 16. In which year was Nairobi National Park established?
A) 1966
B) 1950
C) 1946
D) 1932
  • 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) Mbagathi River
B) Nairobi River
C) Athi River
D) Tana River
  • 19. What is the area covered by Nairobi National Park?
A) 200 km2 (77.16 sq mi)
B) 100 km2 (38.61 sq mi)
C) 150 km2 (57.91 sq mi)
D) 117.21 km2 (45.26 sq mi)
  • 20. What type of climate does Nairobi National Park have?
A) Temperate
B) Arid
C) Tropical
D) Dry
  • 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) 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) For mating rituals.
B) Due to abundant water sources.
C) During the dry season.
D) To avoid predators.
  • 24. Which conservation area is adjacent to the southern boundary of Nairobi National Park?
A) Amboseli Conservation Area
B) Kitengela Conservation Area
C) Tsavo East Conservation Area
D) Samburu Conservation Area
  • 25. What percentage of the Athi-Kapiti ecosystem does Nairobi National Park make up?
A) 25%
B) Less than 10%
C) 75%
D) 50%
  • 26. Which tree species can be found in the highland dry forests of Nairobi National Park?
A) Murdannia clarkeana
B) Olea africana
C) Acacia xanthophloea
D) Euphorbia candelabrum
  • 27. Which species of grass is found in the grassland areas of Nairobi National Park?
A) Themeda
B) Olea africana
C) Euphorbia brevitorta
D) Aspilia mossambicensis
  • 28. What type of forest is located along the permanent river in the south of Nairobi National Park?
A) Grassland
B) Broken bush
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) Blue wildebeest
B) Black rhinoceros
C) African bush elephant
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) Common ostrich
D) Penguin
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