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Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Quiz
Golden Gate Highlands National Park
  • 1. Which two species were reintroduced into Golden Gate Highlands National Park instead of one of the 'big five'?
A) Leopard and buffalo
B) Lion and rhinoceros
C) Sungazer lizard and water mongoose
D) Cheetah and African elephant
  • 2. How many species of antelope have been recorded in the park?
A) 15
B) 12
C) 10
D) 8
  • 3. Which two antelope species were present when the park was established?
A) Grey rhebok and mountain reedbuck
B) Blesbok and duiker
C) Springbok and eland
D) Kudu and impala
  • 4. How many bird species have been observed in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
A) 100
B) Over 210
C) 250
D) 150
  • 5. Which of the following birds is endangered and found in the park?
A) Hawk
B) Owl
C) Cape vulture
D) Eagle
  • 6. How many snake species are present in the park?
A) Ten
B) Five
C) Nine
D) Seven
  • 7. Which geological formation comprises the basaltic lava that forms the mountain summits in the park?
A) Clarens Formation
B) Molteno Formation
C) Elliott Formation
D) Drakensberg Formation
  • 8. What is the thickness range of the layers in the Clarens formation?
A) 200 to 220 meters
B) 80 to 100 meters
C) 140 to 160 meters
D) 100 to 120 meters
  • 9. Where were the oldest dinosaur embryos ever discovered?
A) Addo Elephant National Park
B) Golden Gate Highlands National Park
C) Table Mountain National Park
D) Kruger National Park
  • 10. From which geological period are the dinosaur eggs found in the park?
A) Jurassic Period
B) Cretaceous Period
C) Permian Period
D) Triassic Period
  • 11. What type of fossils, besides dinosaur embryos, have been found in the park?
A) Advanced cynodontia and small thecodontia
B) Mammals and birds
C) Fish and amphibians
D) Trilobites and ammonites
  • 12. Which camp in the park offers caravan and campsites with all amenities?
A) Glen Reenen camp
B) Brandwag Rest Camp
C) Golden Gate Hotel
D) Clarens Camp
  • 13. What is the nearest town to Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
A) Clarens
B) Phuthaditjhaba
C) Cape Town
D) Johannesburg
  • 14. Which hotel in the park is managed separately by SANParks?
A) Brandwag Hotel
B) Clarens Inn
C) Glen Reenen Lodge
D) Golden Gate Hotel
  • 15. Where is Golden Gate Highlands National Park located?
A) On the west coast of South Africa
B) Near Johannesburg, South Africa
C) In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
D) In Free State, South Africa, near the Lesotho border
  • 16. What is the area covered by Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
A) 100 km2 (39 sq mi)
B) 200 km2 (77 sq mi)
C) 500 km2 (193 sq mi)
D) 340 km2 (130 sq mi)
  • 17. When was the park first proclaimed as a national park?
A) In 1950
B) In 1981
C) In 2004
D) In 1963
  • 18. What is the highest peak in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?
A) Ribbokkop at 2,829 m (9,281 ft)
B) Kilimanjaro
C) Table Mountain
D) Drakensberg
  • 19. How much rainfall does the park receive annually?
A) 1200 mm (47 in)
B) 500 mm (20 in)
C) 1000 mm (39 in)
D) 800 mm (31 in)
  • 20. What is the most common tree species in the park?
A) Mimosa
B) Ouhout (Leucosidea sericea)
C) Acacia
D) Baobab
  • 21. What type of flora is scarce in South Africa but found in the park?
A) Desert cacti
B) Coastal mangroves
C) High-altitude Austro-Afro alpine grassland
D) Tropical rainforest plants
  • 22. Which river forms the southern boundary of the park?
A) The Caledon River
B) The Orange River
C) The Vaal River
D) The Limpopo River
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