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