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Tankwa Karoo National Park - Exam
Contributed by: Clarkson
  • 1. Where is Tankwa Karoo National Park located?
A) About 70 km west of Sutherland, along the border of Northern Cape and Western Cape
B) In the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth
C) Near Johannesburg in Gauteng province
D) Along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal
  • 2. What type of habitat is found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Succulent Karoo habitat
B) Desert dunes
C) Grassland savanna
D) Tropical rainforest
  • 3. What is the significance of Succulent Karoo in terms of biodiversity?
A) It is recognized as the world's largest desert
B) It's known for its large mammal population
C) It's primarily famous for its marine life
D) It has been declared a biodiversity hotspot by Conservation International
  • 4. What was the initial area of Tankwa Karoo National Park when it was first proclaimed?
A) 200 km2
B) 1000 km2
C) 270 km2
D) 500 km2
  • 5. Who sold land to the South African National Parks in 1998 for the creation of Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Conrad Strauss
B) Thabo Mbeki
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Desmond Tutu
  • 6. What mountains bound Tankwa Karoo National Park to the east?
A) Drakensberg Mountains
B) Table Mountain
C) The Roggeveld Mountains
D) Lion's Head Mountain
  • 7. Which town is closest to Tankwa Karoo National Park's headquarters at Roodewerf?
A) Middelpos, 52 km away
B) Sutherland, 120 km away
C) Calvinia, 110 km away
D) Ceres, 180 km away
  • 8. What is the average annual precipitation in some areas of Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Over 500 mm
B) Approximately 300 mm
C) Around 250 mm
D) Less than 100 mm
  • 9. Which mountains largely stop moisture-bearing clouds from reaching Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) The Outeniqua Mountains
B) The Cederberg Mountains
C) The Drakensberg Mountains
D) The Maluti Mountains
  • 10. What is the mean maximum temperature in January in the hottest areas of the park?
A) 25 °C
B) 38.9 °C
C) 30 °C
D) 15 °C
  • 11. What is the mean minimum temperature in July in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) 10 °C
B) 20 °C
C) 15 °C
D) About 5 to 7 °C
  • 12. Which unique succulent genera are found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Aloe, Euphorbia and Agave
B) Cactus, Yucca and Saguaro
C) Opuntia, Haworthia and Gasteria
D) Tanquana, Braunsia and Didymaotus
  • 13. How many bird species were recorded in the park as of 2015?
A) 188 species
B) 250 species
C) 200 species
D) 150 species
  • 14. What is the peak birding season at Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) August to October
B) April to June
C) June to August
D) December to February
  • 15. Which bird species can be found in the park?
A) Parrots, toucans, and cockatoos
B) Eagles, hawks, and owls
C) Penguins, flamingos, and pelicans
D) Black-headed canary, Ludwig's bustard, and black-eared sparrow-lark
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