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Iona National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. How many endemic reptile species are found in Iona and the Kaokoveld Desert?
A) Sixty-three
B) Forty
C) Thirteen
D) Eight
  • 2. Which of these birds was recorded as breeding only at Iona in 2001?
A) Cape cormorant
B) Waterbird
C) Common ostrich
D) Greater kestrel
  • 3. In which year were South African cheetahs first sighted in Iona National Park?
A) 2009
B) 1990s
C) 2010
D) 2023
  • 4. What was the primary focus of the multinational program under UNDP from 2009 to 2019?
A) Introduction of black rhinos
B) Rehabilitation of Iona National Park
C) Establishment of the TFCA
D) Return of Angolan giraffes
  • 5. Which organization took over the management of Iona National Park in January 2020?
A) African Parks
B) BirdLife International
C) MINAMB
D) UNDP
  • 6. How many species of birds were recorded at Iona by 2024?
A) 58
B) Around 250
C) 114
D) 75
  • 7. What was the number of Cape cormorants reported in a coastal survey in 2023?
A) 55,000
B) 58
C) 13
D) 14
  • 8. Which species were reintroduced to Iona National Park in July 2023?
A) Lion
B) Black rhino
C) Cheetah
D) Angolan giraffe
  • 9. What was the main goal of the Iona - Skeleton Coast Transfrontier Conservation Area established in 2018?
A) Reintroduce black rhinos and lions
B) Implement conservation monitoring technology across country borders
C) Train local staff
D) Improve park infrastructure
  • 10. Which animal populations were eradicated due to the civil war?
A) Springbok and oryx
B) Elephant and rhino
C) Brown hyena and aardwolf
D) Cheetah and leopard
  • 11. How many giraffes were moved to Iona on May 18, 2024?
A) 75
B) 14
C) 58
D) 13
  • 12. What year did the park record for the first time within its boundaries 40 amphibian and reptile species?
A) 1990s
B) 2022
C) 2001
D) 2010
  • 13. Which organization works with African Parks to manage Iona National Park?
A) MINAMB
B) The government
C) UNDP
D) BirdLife International
  • 14. What are the three main focuses of African Parks in managing Iona National Park?
A) Reintroducing black rhinos, lions, and elephants
B) Training staff, improving infrastructure, and monitoring technology
C) Working with local communities, implementing law enforcement, and restoring wildlife
D) Establishing the TFCA, rehabilitating the park, and training staff
  • 15. Which species are part of Iona's remnant populations?
A) Aardwolf, chacma baboon, and vervet monkey
B) Cheetah, leopard, and brown hyena
C) Springbok, oryx, and zebra
D) Elephant, rhino, and giraffe
  • 16. What was the status of common ostriches in Iona National Park as of 2001?
A) Extinct since the 1990s
B) Not recorded
C) Reintroduced from Namibia
D) One of the few remaining places in Angola with common ostriches
  • 17. Which species were considered viable populations in Iona National Park by 2024?
A) Elephant, rhino, and giraffe
B) Aardwolf, chacma baboon, and vervet monkey
C) Zebra, oryx, and springbok
D) Cheetah, leopard, and brown hyena
  • 18. Which area supports a small wetland important to migrating birds?
A) Iona National Park
B) Kaokoveld Desert
C) Namibia
D) The mouth of the Cunene River
  • 19. What was the focus of improvements made by the UNDP program from 2009 to 2019?
A) Establishment of TFCA
B) Training local staff
C) Reintroduction of extinct species
D) Park infrastructure and management
  • 20. In what year was Iona National Park first proclaimed as a reserve?
A) 1964
B) 1937
C) 2020
D) 2009
  • 21. What is the total area covered by Iona National Park in square kilometers?
A) 55-80 million years
B) 120 mi²
C) 15,200 km²
D) 5,850 sq. miles
  • 22. What is the Köppen climate classification for Iona National Park?
A) Mediterranean Climate, Csa
B) Temperate Oceanic Climate, Cfb
C) Hot Desert Climate, BWh
D) Tropical Savanna Climate, Aw
  • 23. How many employees did Iona National Park have by 2024?
A) 100
B) 50
C) 135
D) 200
  • 24. What is the approximate length of Iona's coastline along the Atlantic Ocean?
A) 180 kilometers (110 miles)
B) 200 kilometers (120 miles)
C) 50,000 km²
D) 5,850 sq. miles
  • 25. What major geographical feature marks the eastern boundary of Iona National Park?
A) An escarpment that begins the interior plateau
B) The Benguela Current
C) Skeleton Coast
D) Cafema mountains
  • 26. Which ocean borders Iona National Park to the west?
A) Southern Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
  • 27. What natural phenomenon is created by the meeting of cold Benguela up-welling air and hot desert air?
A) Heavy fogs
B) Sandstorms
C) Tornadoes
D) Thunderstorms
  • 28. What is the approximate distance from Iona National Park to the city of Namibe?
A) 5,850 sq. miles
B) 200 kilometers (120 miles)
C) 50,000 km²
D) 180 kilometers (110 miles)
  • 29. What is the approximate range of rainfall on Iona National Park's eastern border?
A) 500 mm
B) 300 mm or more
C) 50 mm
D) 100 mm
  • 30. Welwitschia mirabilis is often referred to as a 'living fossil'. How does it primarily absorb moisture?
A) Through leaves from sea-fog dew
B) Through its roots from underground water
C) Through absorption from the soil
D) Through leaves from rainfall
  • 31. Which plant species is specifically mentioned as a main habitat at Iona National Park?
A) Sporobolus
B) Acacia
C) Welwitschia mirabilis
D) Commiphora
  • 32. Which species is not mentioned as part of the sub-coastal steppes vegetation?
A) Aristida
B) Acacia
C) Welwitschia
D) Commiphora
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