10 Questions
What do the Drakensberg and Lebombo Groups relate to in the geological history of South Africa?
Early stage of Gondwana break-up
What are the major geological groups that make up the Karoo Supergroup in South Africa?
Dwyka, Ecca, Beaufort, and Stormberg Groups
During which geological period did the Karoo events like 'Basin deformation' and 'Basin formation' occur?
175 Ma
Which geological provinces are mentioned in the text as part of the Namaqua-Natal Metamorphic Provinces?
Nama Group and Natal Group
What are the two Archaean basement complexes mentioned in the text?
Barberton Complex and Ventersdorp Cover
What is the age range of the Karoo Supergroup?
Carboniferous (302 Ma) to mid-Jurassic (178 Ma)
Which formation within the Karoo Supergroup contains important coal deposits?
Vryheid Formation
What type of environment is associated with the Dwyka Group?
Glacial environment
What is the age range of the Ecca Group?
Middle Permian (280-260 Ma)
What are the main types of rocks found in the Ecca Group?
Sandstones and shales
Test your knowledge on the geological evolution of South Africa, including formations like Nama Group, Karoo Supergroup, and Cape Supergroup. Explore the development of the Gondwana basins and different basement periods in the region.
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