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