Soomaa National Park - Quiz
  • 1. What significant change occurred in human habitation in Soomaa National Park over the last 70 years?
A) Human habitation decreased more than 10 times.
B) There was no significant change in human habitation.
C) Human habitation remained stable.
D) Human habitation increased significantly.
  • 2. Which website was created to preserve the cultural heritage of Soomaa National Park?
  • 3. Which organization is one of the initiators in creating Soomaa National Park?
A) Local municipalities.
B) Estonian Fund for Nature.
C) Mardu Studio.
D) Tipu Nature School.
  • 4. What traditional craft survived into the 20th and 21st centuries in Soomaa?
A) Weaving traditional Estonian textiles.
B) Building wooden houses.
C) Pottery making.
D) Making dugout canoes (Estonian haabjas).
  • 5. What role do toponyms play in the conservation of Soomaa National Park?
A) They help reveal the area's past and provide knowledge on traditional landscape usage.
B) They serve as a guide for modern construction projects.
C) They have no significant role in conservation.
D) They are used for naming new species discovered in the park.
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for nature educational programs in Soomaa?
A) Tipu Nature School.
B) Estonian Fund for Nature.
C) Local municipalities.
D) Mardu Studio.
  • 7. What is the focus of Mardu Studio's efforts in Soomaa?
A) Monitoring wildlife populations.
B) Organizing conservation holidays.
C) Bringing back life to one of the few farms left and studying local intangible heritage.
D) Developing tourism infrastructure.
  • 8. What is a key factor that has led to the loss of cultural heritage in Soomaa?
A) Government policies.
B) The decrease in human inhabitants.
C) Natural disasters.
D) Climate change.
A) To preserve cultural heritage gathered over the years.
B) To provide weather updates for the park.
C) To sell local crafts.
D) To promote tourism in Soomaa National Park.
  • 10. What has revitalized the ancient tradition of making dugout canoes in recent decades?
A) Climate change.
B) Technological advancements.
C) Government funding.
D) A new surge of interest.
  • 11. What is the most valuable part of the remaining extensive wilderness area in South-West Estonia?
A) Alluvial meadows
B) Swamp forests
C) Kuresoo Bog
D) Soomaa National Park
  • 12. Which of the following species is NOT recorded in Soomaa National Park?
A) Iris sibirica
B) Sedum telephium
C) Gladiolus imbricatus
D) European robin
  • 13. What type of forests surrounding Soomaa National Park are of special interest?
A) Swamp forests (carrs)
B) Deciduous forests
C) Coniferous forests
D) Alluvial forests
  • 14. Which bird species is supported by more than 100 pairs in Soomaa National Park?
A) European golden plover
B) Merlin
C) Eurasian whimbrel
D) Golden eagle
  • 15. During which season does Soomaa serve as a stopover for common crane and Bewick's swan?
A) Spring migration
B) Summer
C) Winter
D) Autumn migration
  • 16. How many pairs of corncrake are commonly found on floodplain meadows in Soomaa National Park?
A) 10-20 pairs
B) 50-100 pairs
C) Over 500 pairs
D) 200-300 pairs
  • 17. What certification did Soomaa National Park receive in 2009?
A) UNESCO World Heritage Site
B) Estonian Nature Reserve
C) National Park of the Year
D) PAN Parks certification
  • 18. In what year was Soomaa National Park established?
A) 2004
B) 1997
C) 1989
D) 1993
  • 19. What is the primary geographical feature of Soomaa National Park?
A) Coral reefs
B) Mountains
C) Large raised bogs
D) Deserts
  • 20. Which river basins are found in Soomaa National Park?
A) Narva River basin
B) Võhandu River basin
C) Emajõgi River basin
D) Pärnu River basin
  • 21. What is the maximum height of the Ruunaraipe Dunes?
A) 100 metres
B) 8 metres
C) 50 kilometres
D) 12 metres
  • 22. What is the Riisa flood area known for in Northern Europe?
A) Largest regularly flooded area
B) Smallest river system
C) Deepest lakes
D) Highest mountain range
  • 23. What designation was given to Soomaa National Park in 1989?
A) Ramsar site
B) Natura 2000 area
C) World Heritage Site
D) Important Bird Area
  • 24. In which year was Soomaa designated as a Ramsar site?
A) 2004
B) 1997
C) 2010
D) 1989
  • 25. What is the total area of Soomaa National Park?
A) 100 km2
B) 250 km2
C) 390 km2
D) 500 km2
  • 26. When was the Visitor Centre in Soomaa National Park built?
A) 1998
B) 2005
C) 1989
D) 2010
  • 27. Which trail in Soomaa National Park is 32 km long and takes approximately two days to complete?
A) Oksa track
B) Kuresoo hiking trail
C) Riisa hiking trail
D) Meiekose hiking trail
  • 28. What activity is popular in Soomaa National Park from April to October?
A) Scuba diving
B) Rock climbing
C) Canoeing
D) Paragliding
  • 29. Which season allows for snowshoe and sledge tours in Soomaa National Park?
A) Winter
B) Autumn
C) Summer
D) Spring
  • 30. What is a feature of the Riisa hiking trail?
A) Hot springs
B) Waterfalls
C) Watch tower
D) Caves
  • 31. Which trail in Soomaa National Park passes through an abandoned village?
A) Tipu study trail
B) Beaver trail
C) Tõramaa hiking trail
D) Meiekose hiking trail
  • 32. What is the approximate duration of the Ingatsi hiking trail?
A) 3 hours
B) 45 minutes
C) 1.5 hours
D) 2 days
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