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Tankwa Karoo National Park - Quiz
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) Along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal
C) In the Eastern Cape near Port Elizabeth
D) Near Johannesburg in Gauteng province
  • 2. What type of habitat is found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Succulent Karoo habitat
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Grassland savanna
D) Desert dunes
  • 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 primarily famous for its marine life
C) It's known for its large mammal population
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) 1000 km2
B) 270 km2
C) 200 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) 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) The Roggeveld Mountains
D) Table Mountain
  • 7. Which town is closest to Tankwa Karoo National Park's headquarters at Roodewerf?
A) Calvinia, 110 km away
B) Middelpos, 52 km away
C) Sutherland, 120 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 Cederberg Mountains
B) The Outeniqua Mountains
C) The Maluti 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) 10 °C
B) 15 °C
C) About 5 to 7 °C
D) 20 °C
  • 12. Which unique succulent genera are found in Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) Tanquana, Braunsia and Didymaotus
B) Opuntia, Haworthia and Gasteria
C) Aloe, Euphorbia and Agave
D) Cactus, Yucca and Saguaro
  • 13. How many bird species were recorded in the park as of 2015?
A) 250 species
B) 188 species
C) 200 species
D) 150 species
  • 14. What is the peak birding season at Tankwa Karoo National Park?
A) December to February
B) April to June
C) June to August
D) August to October
  • 15. Which bird species can be found in the park?
A) Parrots, toucans, and cockatoos
B) Penguins, flamingos, and pelicans
C) Black-headed canary, Ludwig's bustard, and black-eared sparrow-lark
D) Eagles, hawks, and owls
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