Conserving Wild Animals

28 Grade 6 Agriculture questions on Conserving Wild Animals, with worked marking schemes. 28 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   Wild animals are an important part of our natural environment. State THREE reasons why we should conserve wild animals.

   (3 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each (max 3): they attract tourists who bring income/foreign exchange; they are a source of knowledge for research/education; they maintain the balance of nature/ecosystem; they are part of our national heritage/beauty; some provide food or materials. Any three valid reasons.

2. Question 2

   4 marks

   A community living next to a game reserve sometimes experiences conflict with wild animals. (a) Give TWO problems the community may face from wild animals. (2 marks) (b) Suggest TWO ways of reducing these problems. (2 marks)

   (4 marks)

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   (a) Award 1 mark each (max 2): animals destroy crops; animals kill livestock; animals may attack/injure people; animals spread diseases. (b) Award 1 mark each (max 2): building fences/barriers around farms; digging trenches; reporting to KWS to move dangerous animals; keeping animals in protected areas; using guards/scaring methods. Any two each.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Wild animals are living things found in their natural surroundings. Which one of the following is a wild animal?

   A. Cow

   B. Goat

   C. Zebra

   D. Sheep

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   When wild animals move from one area to another in search of pasture and water, this movement is called:

   A. Germination

   B. Pollination

   C. Migration

   D. Conservation

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   A conservancy near a village allows wild animals and community members to benefit together. One benefit the community gets is:

   A. Employment as tour guides and rangers

   B. Permission to hunt any animal

   C. Free ivory to sell in the market

   D. Land to clear the whole forest

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6. Question 6

   3 marks

   Wildlife clubs help learners take part in conserving wild animals. State THREE benefits of joining a wildlife club in school.

   (3 marks)

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   Award 1 mark each (max 3): learners gain knowledge about wild animals and conservation; they take part in tree planting/habitat restoration; they create awareness in the community; they visit parks and learn practically; they develop responsibility and love for nature. Any three.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   Tourists from other countries visit Kenya to see wild animals. This kind of tourism helps the country by:

   A. Reducing the number of animals

   B. Destroying the natural habitats

   C. Earning foreign currency

   D. Increasing poaching activities

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8. Question 8

   3 marks

   Poaching is a serious threat to wild animals in Kenya. (a) What is poaching? (1 mark) (b) State TWO effects of poaching on wild animals. (2 marks)

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9. Question 9

   4 marks

   Tourism based on wild animals is an important source of income in Kenya. Explain TWO ways in which money earned from wildlife tourism can be used to benefit local communities.

   (4 marks)

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   Award 2 marks each for a stated use with explanation (max 4): building schools and hospitals to improve services; providing employment as guides, rangers and hotel staff; constructing roads and water projects; funding conservation and compensation for damage caused by animals. Any two explained.

10. Question 10

    3 marks

    Learners in a school near a national park want to help conserve wild animals. Suggest THREE activities they can carry out to conserve wild animals.

    (3 marks)

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    Award 1 mark each (max 3): planting trees to restore habitats; forming or joining wildlife clubs; reporting poachers/snares to authorities; creating awareness/educating the community; avoiding buying products made from wild animals; keeping the environment clean. Any three.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Some people kill wild animals illegally for their tusks and horns. This illegal killing is known as:

    A. Migration

    B. Domestication

    C. Poaching

    D. Grazing

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is NOT a wild animal?

    A. Leopard

    B. Rhinoceros

    C. Lion

    D. Camel

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A learner sees a snare set in the bush to trap wild animals. The MOST responsible action is to:

    A. Leave it and catch the trapped animal later

    B. Take the trap home to keep

    C. Set more traps nearby

    D. Report it to the game warden or an adult

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14. Question 14

    1 mark

    A group of learners wants to help protect wild animals. Which activity would BEST help in conserving them?

    A. Burning grass in the park

    B. Planting trees to restore animal habitats

    C. Chasing animals out of the forest

    D. Setting traps to catch the animals

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Conserving wild animals means protecting them from harm. Which of the following is the BEST reason for conserving wild animals?

    A. To increase the number of dangerous animals in towns

    B. To provide meat for every family in the village

    C. To attract tourists who bring income to the country

    D. To reduce the amount of grass in the forest

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16. Question 16

    1 mark

    Which of the following is an endangered wild animal in Kenya that is heavily protected?

    A. Domestic dog

    B. Black rhinoceros

    C. Farm goat

    D. House cat

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    Which one of the following is a way in which wild animals are useful to human beings?

    A. They spread diseases to people

    B. They block roads in the town

    C. They provide materials for scientific research

    D. They destroy crops in the farm

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    During a class trip to a national park, learners saw many animals. Which of the following is a national park found in Kenya?

    A. Ngorongoro

    B. Serengeti

    C. Lake Nakuru

    D. Kruger

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19. Question 19

    3 marks

    The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) plays a key role in protecting wild animals. State THREE ways in which KWS helps to conserve wild animals.

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    An area of land set aside by the government to protect wild animals in their natural home is called a:

    A. Plantation

    B. Game park

    C. Homestead

    D. Grazing field

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21. Question 21

    5 marks

    Destruction of habitats is a major cause of the decline in wild animal numbers. (a) What is a habitat? (1 mark) (b) Explain TWO human activities that destroy the habitats of wild animals. (4 marks)

    (5 marks)

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    (a) A habitat is the natural home/environment where an animal lives (1 mark). (b) Award 2 marks each for a named activity and its explanation (max 4): cutting down forests/deforestation removes the trees and cover animals need; clearing land for farming/settlement leaves animals with no space; draining wetlands removes water sources; burning grasslands destroys pasture and shelter. Any two well explained.

22. Question 22

    6 marks

    Wild animals bring many benefits to Kenya. Explain THREE ways in which wild animals are important to the country.

    (6 marks)

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    Award 2 marks each for a stated benefit with explanation (max 6): tourism — visitors pay to see animals, earning income/foreign exchange; education and research — scientists learn about animals and nature; employment — people work as guides, rangers and in hotels; cultural/heritage value — animals are a national symbol and pride; ecological balance — animals help keep the ecosystem healthy. Any three explained.

23. Question 23

    1 mark

    Which of the following practices HARMS the conservation of wild animals?

    A. Draining wetlands where animals drink water

    B. Fencing off protected areas

    C. Employing rangers to guard parks

    D. Creating water points in dry seasons

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24. Question 24

    1 mark

    The government body responsible for protecting wildlife in Kenya is:

    A. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)

    B. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)

    C. Kenya Forest Service (KFS)

    D. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

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25. Question 25

    1 mark

    Wangari's community keeps cutting down the forest for firewood, leaving wild animals with nowhere to live. The loss of an animal's natural home is called:

    A. Domestication

    B. Water conservation

    C. Afforestation

    D. Habitat destruction

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26. Question 26

    4 marks

    Some tourists visiting a park were told never to feed the wild animals. Explain TWO reasons why feeding wild animals in a park should be discouraged.

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27. Question 27

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a wild bird that should be conserved?

    A. Turkey

    B. Chicken

    C. Ostrich

    D. Duck

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28. Question 28

    1 mark

    Which one of the following wild animals is hunted illegally mainly for its ivory tusks?

    A. Buffalo

    B. Elephant

    C. Warthog

    D. Antelope

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