VOICES 6 U-7 L-A READ Quiz on Elephant Ecology and Bee Fences

What has happened to elephant numbers in Gorongosa National Park over the last two decades?

• Decreased significantly

• Increased to over a thousand

• Remained the same

• Rebounded from one hundred to over seven hundred

What is the primary challenge faced by local communities living around Gorongosa National Park?

• Lack of food

• High tourism rates

• Elephants destroying crops

• Insufficient water supply

What do elephants primarily eat in a day?

• 500 kilograms

• 400 kilograms

• 300 kilograms

• 200 kilograms

What is the purpose of the natural fence made of bees?

• To create a habitat for bees

• To attract more tourists

• To protect crops from elephants

• To provide honey for farmers

What additional ingredient is used in the bee fence to deter elephants?

• Garlic

• Chilli pepper

• Salt

• Sugar

How do bees contribute to the effectiveness of the fence?

• They scare away other animals

• They sting the elephants

• They produce honey

• They attract more elephants

What happens when an elephant touches the rope of the bee fence?

• The beehive shakes and bees attack

• The fence collapses

• The bees fly away

• The elephant gets confused

What benefit do farmers gain from the bee fences besides protecting their crops?

• They can sell the bees

• They can collect and sell honey

• They can charge for entry to their farms

• They can use bees for pollination

What is the main goal of the cooperation between humans and elephants in this context?

• To eliminate elephants

• To ensure both humans and elephants can thrive

• To reduce human populations

• To increase elephant populations

What do elephants need to survive according to the text?

• Shelter and water

• Space and food

• Protection from humans

• A large herd