Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Golden Gate Highlands National Park - Quiz

1. Which two species were reintroduced into Golden Gate Highlands National Park instead of one of the 'big five'?

A) Lion and rhinoceros
B) Sungazer lizard and water mongoose
C) Cheetah and African elephant
D) Leopard and buffalo

2. How many species of antelope have been recorded in the park?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 8

3. Which two antelope species were present when the park was established?

A) Kudu and impala
B) Blesbok and duiker
C) Springbok and eland
D) Grey rhebok and mountain reedbuck

4. How many bird species have been observed in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

A) Over 210
B) 100
C) 250
D) 150

5. Which of the following birds is endangered and found in the park?

A) Hawk
B) Cape vulture
C) Owl
D) Eagle

6. How many snake species are present in the park?

A) Nine
B) Seven
C) Ten
D) Five

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) 100 to 120 meters
B) 140 to 160 meters
C) 200 to 220 meters
D) 80 to 100 meters

9. Where were the oldest dinosaur embryos ever discovered?

A) Golden Gate Highlands National Park
B) Kruger National Park
C) Table Mountain National Park
D) Addo Elephant National Park

10. From which geological period are the dinosaur eggs found in the park?

A) Triassic Period
B) Permian Period
C) Jurassic Period
D) Cretaceous Period

11. What type of fossils, besides dinosaur embryos, have been found in the park?

A) Mammals and birds
B) Advanced cynodontia and small thecodontia
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) Clarens Camp
C) Brandwag Rest Camp
D) Golden Gate Hotel

13. What is the nearest town to Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

A) Johannesburg
B) Phuthaditjhaba
C) Clarens
D) Cape Town

14. Which hotel in the park is managed separately by SANParks?

A) Brandwag Hotel
B) Clarens Inn
C) Golden Gate Hotel
D) Glen Reenen Lodge

15. Where is Golden Gate Highlands National Park located?

A) Near Johannesburg, South Africa
B) On the west coast of South Africa
C) In Free State, South Africa, near the Lesotho border
D) In KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

16. What is the area covered by Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

A) 340 km2 (130 sq mi)
B) 200 km2 (77 sq mi)
C) 500 km2 (193 sq mi)
D) 100 km2 (39 sq mi)

17. When was the park first proclaimed as a national park?

A) In 1963
B) In 1950
C) In 2004
D) In 1981

18. What is the highest peak in Golden Gate Highlands National Park?

A) Ribbokkop at 2,829 m (9,281 ft)
B) Drakensberg
C) Table Mountain
D) Kilimanjaro

19. How much rainfall does the park receive annually?

A) 1000 mm (39 in)
B) 500 mm (20 in)
C) 800 mm (31 in)
D) 1200 mm (47 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) Tropical rainforest plants
B) Coastal mangroves
C) Desert cacti
D) High-altitude Austro-Afro alpine grassland

22. Which river forms the southern boundary of the park?

A) The Orange River
B) The Caledon River
C) The Vaal River
D) The Limpopo River

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