The Decline of Tsavo's Elephant Population Quiz

What was the approximate elephant population in Tsavo National Parks in the early 1960s?

• 12,000

• 60,000

• 45,000

• 30,000

Which of the following is a biotic factor that contributed to the decline of Tsavo's elephant population?

• Habitat loss

• Drought

• Temperature

• Poaching

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By what year had the elephant population in Tsavo National Parks decreased to about 12,000?

• 2011

• 1995

• 1985

• 1970

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Which human activity directly led to habitat loss for elephants in Tsavo?

• Conservation efforts

• Poaching

• Farming and settlements

• Tourism

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What natural event made it difficult for elephants to find enough water and food?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Droughts

• Floods

How did increased human-elephant conflict affect the elephant population?

• It resulted in elephants being killed or driven away.

• It caused elephants to migrate to other areas.

• It improved the elephants' living conditions.

• It led to more elephants being born.

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Which of the following is an abiotic factor mentioned in the text?

• Human conflict

• Habitat loss

• Poaching

• Disease

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What role did diseases play in the decline of the elephant population?

• They helped elephants adapt to new environments.

• They increased the birth rate of elephants.

• They had no impact on the elephant population.

• They spread more easily during tough environmental conditions.

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What was one of the main reasons for poaching elephants in Tsavo?

• For their ivory tusks

• For their bones

• For their meat

• For their skin

How do biotic and abiotic factors together affect the environment of Tsavo's elephants?

• They have no impact on the elephants' environment.

• They only affect the environment during certain seasons.

• They create a challenging environment for elephants.

• They create a supportive environment for elephants.

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