Augrabies Falls National Park

1. Where is Augrabies Falls National Park located?

A) Close to Cape Town in Western Cape Province, South Africa
B) In KwaZulu-Natal near Durban, South Africa
C) About 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
D) Near Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa

2. How large is Augrabies Falls National Park?

A) 500 km2 (193 sq mi)
B) 350 km2 (135 sq mi)
C) 820 km2 (320 sq mi)
D) 1000 km2 (386 sq mi)

3. What is the height of Augrabies Falls?

A) 100 m (328 ft) high
B) About 60 m (200 ft) high
C) 45 m (148 ft) high
D) 30 m (98 ft) high

4. What is the average depth of the gorge below Augrabies Falls?

A) 150 m (492 ft)
B) 100 m (328 ft)
C) About 240 m (790 ft)
D) 300 m (984 ft)

5. What year was Augrabies Falls National Park established?

A) 1966
B) 1950
C) 1975
D) 1980

6. What does the name 'Augrabies' mean in Khoekhoe language?

A) 'Land of diamonds'
B) 'River of life'
C) 'Home of waterfalls'
D) 'Place of great noise'

7. What type of huts do the Khoi and San communities inhabit?

A) Bamboo shelters
B) Matjiehuise, 'mat houses'
C) Stone cottages
D) Teepees

8. What is the local name for the giant tree aloe found in the park?

A) Quiver tree or kokerboom
B) Eucalyptus tree
C) Acacia tree
D) Baobab tree

9. Which animal is known as Africa's largest lizard?

A) Chameleon
B) Nile monitor
C) Komodo dragon
D) Green iguana

10. What is the length of the Dassie Trail in Augrabies Falls National Park?

A) 12 km (7.46 mi)
B) 10 km (6.21 mi)
C) 8 km (4.97 mi)
D) 5 km (3.1 mi)

11. How long is the Klipspringer Trail?

A) 20 km (12.43 mi)
B) 14.4 km (8.9 mi) over 3 days
C) 5 km (3.11 mi)
D) 10 km (6.21 mi)

12. What is the main rainy season in Augrabies Falls National Park?

A) October to December
B) June to September
C) January to April
D) May to August

13. Which endangered animal can be found in the park?

A) Leopard
B) African elephant
C) White rhino
D) South-central black rhinoceros

14. What is a prominent landmark in Augrabies Falls National Park?

A) Kruger Peak
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Table Mountain
D) Moon Rock, an exfoliation dome

15. What is the height of Moon Rock in Augrabies Falls National Park?

A) 40 metres (131 ft)
B) 30 metres (98 ft)
C) 20 metres (66 ft)
D) 50 metres (164 ft)

16. What plant is adapted to the dry semi-desert rocky areas in the park?

A) Giant tree aloe
B) Palm tree
C) Cactus
D) Fern

17. Which bird species is attracted to the quiver tree's flowers?

A) Owls
B) Eagles
C) Birds that feed on nectar, such as sunbirds
D) Penguins

18. What is the significance of the quiver tree to the Bushmen (San)?

A) Used roots as food
B) Used soft branches to make quivers for arrows
C) Used leaves for medicinal purposes
D) Used wood for building shelters

19. Which animal is revered by the Khoi and San communities?

A) Lion
B) Elephant
C) Giraffe
D) Shepherd's tree

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