Tanzania, Ngorongoro conservation area and Maasai Tribes

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania is a World Heritage Site known for its rich wildlife and the Ngorongoro Crater. The area is managed by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority. Conservation policies have impacted the Maasai people, who were displaced from their lands. The crater hosts diverse wildlife, including endangered species like the black rhinoceros. The Maasai, traditionally nomadic herders, are adapting to modern challenges by engaging in agriculture and tourism-related activities.

What is the main feature of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area?

• A large lake

• A volcanic caldera

• A mountain range

• A desert

Which animal's population has significantly declined in the Ngorongoro Crater?

• Black rhinoceros

• Elephants

• Lions

• Zebras

How deep is the Ngorongoro Crater?

• 610 meters

• 500 meters

• 700 meters

• 800 meters

What traditional practice did the Maasai disapprove of?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Agriculture

• Hunting

In what ways are the Maasai integrating into the modern economy?

• By starting tech companies

• By moving to urban areas

• By engaging in tourism and agriculture

• By becoming miners