Okavango Delta Quiz

What is the average annual rainfall in the driest parts of the Kalahari Desert?

• 300 millimeters

• 200 millimeters

• 110 millimeters

• 50 millimeters

What geographical feature causes the Okavango River to spread out and form a delta?

• Low topographic gradient

• High topographic gradient

• Deep valleys

• Mountainous terrain

How long can it take for newly arriving water to reach the southern boundary of the Okavango Delta?

• Four months

• Two months

• One month

• One week

Which region is considered the 'water tower' of southern Africa?

• Kalahari Desert

• Angolan Highlands

• Namib Desert

• Sahara Desert

During which months does the Okavango Delta reach its largest expansion?

• March to May

• June to August

• September to November

• December to February

Which of the following is NOT a permanent resident of the Okavango Delta?

• Hippos

• Nile crocodiles

• African elephants

• Zebras

Which of the following is part of the 'big five' game found in the Okavango Delta?

• Giraffes

• Lions

• Cheetahs

• Hyenas

What is a major threat to the Okavango Delta due to climate change?

• Increased fish population

• Algae growth

• Decreased water temperature

• Increased rainfall

Which country evacuated all rhinos from the Okavango Delta in 2021?

• Namibia

• South Africa

• Botswana

• Zimbabwe

What recent discovery poses a potential threat to the Okavango Delta's ecosystem?

• Gold deposits

• Oil deposits

• Diamond mines

• Natural gas reserves