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