U1.L2-4 Quiz Review

What's the main reason Serengeti National Park was created?

• To make money from tourists

• To protect nature and all the different plants and animals

• To make a place for rich people to hunt

• To move local people to cities

How did learning about where wildebeest migrate cause the Serengeti National Park's boundaries to change over time?

• It made the park smaller

• It made the park bigger and added new protected areas

• It didn't change the park at all

• It split the park into many smaller parts

What challenge does creating Serengeti National Park show us about protecting nature?

• It's easy to protect nature without any problems

• There's always enough money to protect nature

• Local people don't care about protecting nature

• It's hard to protect nature while also thinking about what people need

What is the main reason wildebeest migrate?

• To escape predators

• To find better food and water sources

• To find mates

• Disease

What might happen if the wildebeest couldn't migrate?

• They would have more food

• Predator populations would decrease

• Their population might decrease

• The ecosystem would remain unchanged

How do scientists use patterns to study wildebeest migration?

• They only look at weather patterns

• They ignore patterns and focus on individual animals

• They only study patterns in predator behavior

• They study patterns in movement, weather, and resources

Which of the following is considered a limiting factor for wildebeest in the Serengeti?

• Rainfall

• Sunlight

• Temperature

• Wind speed

How does rainfall affect wildebeest migration?

• It has no effect on migration

• It causes wildebeest to migrate faster

• It influences the growth of grass, which affects food availability

• It makes wildebeest migrate in the opposite direction

Why can't wildebeest stay in one place all year round?

• They get bored easily

• They need to keep moving to stay healthy

• Resources in one area are not enough to support them year-round

• They are always running from predators

What pattern do scientists observe in the Serengeti's seasons?

• There are four distinct seasons

• The weather is the same all year round

• There is a wet season and a dry season

• There are three seasons: hot, cold, and rainy