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