Fundy Biosphere Reserve - Quiz
  • 1. In what year was the Fundy Biosphere Region designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO?
A) 1999
B) 2005
C) 2007
D) 2010
  • 2. Which organization is responsible for managing the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) The Canadian government
B) Fundy National Park
C) A community-based environmental non-profit organization
D) UNESCO
  • 3. What is the total area covered by the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) 200,000 hectares
B) 500,000 hectares
C) 350,000 hectares
D) 442,250 hectares
  • 4. Which city within the Fundy Biosphere Region is officially bilingual?
A) Moncton
B) Saint Martins
C) Sackville
D) Tantramar Marsh
  • 5. What natural feature of the Bay of Fundy is noted for having one of the largest tidal ranges on earth?
A) Saint Martins
B) Moncton
C) The Bay of Fundy itself
D) Fundy National Park
  • 6. Which park within the buffer zone of the Fundy Biosphere Region is known for its unique geological formations?
A) Fundy Trail
B) McManus Hill
C) Little Salmon River
D) Hopewell Rocks
  • 7. Which of the following species require conservation efforts in the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Bald eagle and wolf
B) Beaver and red fox
C) Peregrine falcon and Canada lynx
D) Grizzly bear and moose
  • 8. What was the initial name of the project to create the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) New Brunswick Environmental Group
B) Fundy Biosphere Reserve Initiative
C) UNESCO Bay of Fundy Program
D) Bay of Fundy Conservation Project
  • 9. What was one of the main goals of the planning committee for the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) To privatize natural resources
B) To establish a new national park
C) To enhance the image of the area regionally, nationally, and internationally
D) To promote tourism in New Brunswick
  • 10. How many zones is the Fundy Biosphere Region divided into?
A) Two
B) Five
C) Four
D) Three
  • 11. What is the size of the core area devoted to long-term conservation in hectares?
A) 20,600 hectares
B) 26,124 hectares
C) 395,552 hectares
D) 442,250 hectares
  • 12. What type of forests can be found in the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Coniferous forests
B) Deciduous forests
C) Mixed wood forests
D) Rainforests
  • 13. Which organization did the planning committee work with to meet UNESCO's requirements?
A) Nature Conservancy of Canada
B) Greenpeace
C) The Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association
D) The World Wildlife Fund
  • 14. What is the main mission of the Fundy Biosphere Region organization?
A) Commercial exploitation of natural resources
B) Development of urban infrastructure
C) Promotion of tourism in New Brunswick
D) Conservation of biodiversity and promotion of sustainable development
  • 15. Which area marks the beginning of the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Sackville
B) Saint Martin's
C) Tantramar Marsh
D) Moncton
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