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Tankwa Karoo National Park - Quiz
Tankwa Karoo National Park
  • 1. Where is Tankwa Karoo National Park located?
A) About 70 km west of Sutherland, along the border of Northern Cape and Western Cape
B) In the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth
C) Along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal
D) Near Johannesburg in Gauteng province
  • 2. What type of habitat is found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Tropical rainforest
B) Succulent Karoo habitat
C) Desert dunes
D) Grassland savanna
  • 3. What is the significance of Succulent Karoo in terms of biodiversity?
A) It's known for its large mammal population
B) It has been declared a biodiversity hotspot by Conservation International
C) It's primarily famous for its marine life
D) It is recognized as the world's largest desert
  • 4. What was the initial area of Tankwa Karoo National Park when it was first proclaimed?
A) 500 km2
B) 270 km2
C) 200 km2
D) 1000 km2
  • 5. Who sold land to the South African National Parks in 1998 for the creation of Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Nelson Mandela
B) Thabo Mbeki
C) Conrad Strauss
D) Desmond Tutu
  • 6. What mountains bound Tankwa Karoo National Park to the east?
A) Lion's Head Mountain
B) The Roggeveld Mountains
C) Table Mountain
D) Drakensberg Mountains
  • 7. Which town is closest to Tankwa Karoo National Park's headquarters at Roodewerf?
A) Ceres, 180 km away
B) Sutherland, 120 km away
C) Middelpos, 52 km away
D) Calvinia, 110 km away
  • 8. What is the average annual precipitation in some areas of Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Over 500 mm
B) Around 250 mm
C) Approximately 300 mm
D) Less than 100 mm
  • 9. Which mountains largely stop moisture-bearing clouds from reaching Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) The Drakensberg Mountains
B) The Outeniqua Mountains
C) The Cederberg Mountains
D) The Maluti Mountains
  • 10. What is the mean maximum temperature in January in the hottest areas of the park?
A) 15 °C
B) 25 °C
C) 38.9 °C
D) 30 °C
  • 11. What is the mean minimum temperature in July in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) 20 °C
B) 15 °C
C) About 5 to 7 °C
D) 10 °C
  • 12. Which unique succulent genera are found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Aloe, Euphorbia and Agave
B) Tanquana, Braunsia and Didymaotus
C) Opuntia, Haworthia and Gasteria
D) Cactus, Yucca and Saguaro
  • 13. How many bird species were recorded in the park as of 2015?
A) 188 species
B) 250 species
C) 200 species
D) 150 species
  • 14. What is the peak birding season at Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) August to October
B) June to August
C) December to February
D) April to June
  • 15. Which bird species can be found in the park?
A) Eagles, hawks, and owls
B) Black-headed canary, Ludwig's bustard, and black-eared sparrow-lark
C) Parrots, toucans, and cockatoos
D) Penguins, flamingos, and pelicans
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