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Augrabies Falls National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. Where is Augrabies Falls National Park located?
A) About 120 km west of Upington in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa
B) Close to Cape Town in Western Cape Province, South Africa
C) Near Johannesburg in Gauteng Province, South Africa
D) In KwaZulu-Natal near Durban, South Africa
  • 2. How large is Augrabies Falls National Park?
A) 500 km2 (193 sq mi)
B) 1000 km2 (386 sq mi)
C) 820 km2 (320 sq mi)
D) 350 km2 (135 sq mi)
  • 3. What is the height of Augrabies Falls?
A) 45 m (148 ft) high
B) 100 m (328 ft) high
C) 30 m (98 ft) high
D) About 60 m (200 ft) high
  • 4. What is the average depth of the gorge below Augrabies Falls?
A) About 240 m (790 ft)
B) 100 m (328 ft)
C) 150 m (492 ft)
D) 300 m (984 ft)
  • 5. What year was Augrabies Falls National Park established?
A) 1966
B) 1980
C) 1950
D) 1975
  • 6. What does the name 'Augrabies' mean in Khoekhoe language?
A) 'Place of great noise'
B) 'Land of diamonds'
C) 'River of life'
D) 'Home of waterfalls'
  • 7. What type of huts do the Khoi and San communities inhabit?
A) Stone cottages
B) Bamboo shelters
C) Matjiehuise, 'mat houses'
D) Teepees
  • 8. What is the local name for the giant tree aloe found in the park?
A) Baobab tree
B) Eucalyptus tree
C) Quiver tree or kokerboom
D) Acacia tree
  • 9. Which animal is known as Africa's largest lizard?
A) Komodo dragon
B) Nile monitor
C) Chameleon
D) Green iguana
  • 10. What is the length of the Dassie Trail in Augrabies Falls National Park?
A) 5 km (3.1 mi)
B) 8 km (4.97 mi)
C) 12 km (7.46 mi)
D) 10 km (6.21 mi)
  • 11. How long is the Klipspringer Trail?
A) 5 km (3.11 mi)
B) 14.4 km (8.9 mi) over 3 days
C) 20 km (12.43 mi)
D) 10 km (6.21 mi)
  • 12. What is the main rainy season in Augrabies Falls National Park?
A) May to August
B) October to December
C) January to April
D) June to September
  • 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) Table Mountain
B) Mount Kilimanjaro
C) Kruger Peak
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) 50 metres (164 ft)
C) 20 metres (66 ft)
D) 30 metres (98 ft)
  • 16. What plant is adapted to the dry semi-desert rocky areas in the park?
A) Giant tree aloe
B) Cactus
C) Fern
D) Palm tree
  • 17. Which bird species is attracted to the quiver tree's flowers?
A) Owls
B) Penguins
C) Eagles
D) Birds that feed on nectar, such as sunbirds
  • 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) Giraffe
B) Shepherd's tree
C) Elephant
D) Lion
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