- 1. In which year was Vanoise National Park established?
A) 1963
B) 1955
C) 1972
D) 1984
- 2. Vanoise National Park is located between which two valleys in the French Alps?
A) Drac and Romanche
B) Isère and Arve
C) Tarentaise and Maurienne
D) Durance and Ubaye
- 3. What is the emblem of Vanoise National Park?
A) Alpine ibex (Capra ibex)
B) Mountain hare
C) Eurasian lynx
D) Alpine chamois
- 4. Which traditional hamlet is located inside Vanoise National Park?
A) Champagny-le-Haut
B) Termignon
C) L'Ecot, Bonneval-sur-Arc
D) Séez
- 5. Which national park continues Vanoise National Park on the Italian side of the border?
A) Orsiera-Rocciavrè Natural Park
B) Gran Paradiso National Park
C) Val Grande National Park
D) Stelvio National Park
- 6. What is the total area covered by Vanoise and Gran Paradiso National Parks together?
A) Over 1250 km2
B) 1100 km2
C) 950 km2
D) 800 km2
- 7. Which bird of prey is known for nesting on steep cliffs in Vanoise National Park?
A) Golden eagle
B) Eurasian eagle-owl
C) Bearded vulture
D) Wallcreeper
- 8. Which of the following mammals is not commonly found in Vanoise National Park?
A) Eurasian badger
B) Wolves
C) Mountain hare
D) Alpine ibex
- 9. Which of these villages lies near Vanoise National Park?
A) Chamonix
B) Megève
C) Courchevel
D) Pralognan-la-Vanoise
- 10. What is the French name for Alpine ibex, the emblem of Vanoise National Park?
A) Bouquetin
B) Marmotte
C) Chamois
D) Lynx
- 11. Which large French ski resort is not bordering Vanoise National Park?
A) Tignes
B) Courchevel
C) Val-d'Isère
D) Les Trois Vallées
- 12. What type of habitat does the Alpine chamois prefer during most of the year?
A) Near water bodies
B) Below the snow line
C) Above the tree line
D) In dense forests
- 13. Which bird species found in Vanoise National Park is known for its distinctive black plumage?
A) Rock ptarmigan
B) Golden eagle
C) Black woodpecker
D) Alpine accentor
- 14. Which mammal in Vanoise National Park is known for its burrowing habits?
A) Weasel
B) Ermine
C) Eurasian badger
D) Wolf
- 15. What activity do alpine chamois engage in from late fall to early spring?
A) Graze on grass not covered by ice and snow
B) Hibernate
C) Climb higher into the mountains
D) Migrate to lower altitudes
- 16. Which of these birds is known for its loud, distinctive call in Vanoise National Park?
A) Bearded vulture
B) Eurasian eagle-owl
C) Nutcracker
D) Golden eagle
- 17. Which mammal is known for its thick fur and ability to change color with the seasons in Vanoise National Park?
A) Weasel
B) Alpine marmot
C) Mountain hare
D) Ermine
- 18. Which bird of prey is known for its large size and impressive wingspan in Vanoise National Park?
A) Bearded vulture
B) Wallcreeper
C) Golden eagle
D) Eurasian eagle-owl
- 19. Which of these birds is known for its ability to blend into rocky environments?
A) Black woodpecker
B) Alpine accentor
C) Rock ptarmigan
D) Chough
- 20. Which mammal in Vanoise National Park is known for its long, curved claws and solitary nature?
A) Ermine
B) Mountain hare
C) Wolf
D) Eurasian lynx
- 21. Which bird species found in Vanoise National Park is known for its vibrant red and black plumage?
A) Nutcracker
B) Black grouse
C) Chough
D) Alpine accentor
- 22. Which of these mammals is known for its loud, high-pitched calls in Vanoise National Park?
A) Alpine marmot
B) Wolf
C) Eurasian lynx
D) Mountain hare
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