Rouge National Urban Park - Quiz
Rouge National Urban Park
  • 1. What organization aims to protect and restore the Rouge Watershed?
A) Rouge National Urban Park Authority
B) Parks Canada
C) Friends of the Rouge Watershed
D) Toronto Zoo
  • 2. What does Bill C-40, also known as the Rouge National Urban Park Act, require from the Government of Canada?
A) To reduce funding for environmental protection in the park
B) To create new urban development projects within the park
C) To privatize parts of the park for commercial use
D) To protect the park and its ecosystems, cultural artifacts, and native wildlife
  • 3. What initiative did Parks Canada and Toronto Zoo undertake to support Blanding's turtles?
A) Began a captive breeding program in zoos
B) Constructed artificial nests for the turtles
C) Introduced new predators to control their population
D) Reared and released 113 baby Blanding's turtles
  • 4. What is one of the main sources of pollution from golf courses in the Rouge Park watershed?
A) Noise pollution
B) Wildlife disturbances
C) Airborne particles only
D) Pesticides and nutrients
  • 5. How many abandoned landfills are there in the Rouge watershed?
A) Three
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Six
  • 6. What was a significant environmental impact of the heavy thunderstorm in Malvern in 1970?
A) Increased wildlife population
B) Decreased levels of chloride in streams
C) Improved water quality in streams
D) The Morningside Stream was choked with pollutants such as oil, rubber, plastics, and heavy metals
  • 7. What is a negative environmental impact of Highway 407?
A) Reduced noise pollution
B) Increased biodiversity
C) Improved water filtration
D) Decreased air quality, increased smog and greenhouse gas emissions
  • 8. What type of wildlife structure is created by Friends of the Rouge Watershed to regulate rodent populations?
A) Fish ladders in streams
B) Bat boxes
C) Birdhouses for songbirds
D) Raptor posts for owls and hawks
  • 9. What is the role of wardens in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Conduct research on plant species
B) Organize recreational events
C) Look after the park and patrol all year long, working closely with local police
D) Manage urban development projects
  • 10. What is a consequence of urban development practices in the Rouge Park area?
A) Improved aquatic life conditions
B) Increased erosion and channel instability
C) Decreased sediment loading in streams
D) Reduced nutrient levels in soil
  • 11. What is a risk associated with the six abandoned landfills in the Rouge watershed?
A) Leachates leaking through the sides of the landfill
B) Increased wildlife habitat
C) Reduced soil contamination
D) Improved water quality
  • 12. What was a result of oil and chemical spills in Rouge Park between 1988 and 2000?
A) Increased fish population
B) Killing of fish up to 4 kilometres downstream of the spill
C) Improved water clarity
D) Decreased pollution levels
  • 13. What is a consequence of impermeable surfaces in urban areas during excessive rainfall?
A) Pollutants are picked up and rapidly run off
B) Improved soil permeability
C) Reduced surface runoff
D) Increased groundwater recharge
  • 14. What is one of the impacts of noise created by Highway 407 on Rouge Park?
A) Improved visitor experience
B) Increased wildlife diversity
C) Impact on acoustic ecology (soundscaping)
D) Reduced air pollution
  • 15. What proactive measures have surrounding golf courses in the Rouge watershed undertaken?
A) Increased pesticide use
B) Reduced irrigation efforts
C) Expanded course areas into wetlands
D) Fitted environmental standards
  • 16. What is a significant contributor to contaminants in the park's rivers?
A) Farms, due to nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides
B) Recreational fishing
C) Urban parks
D) Natural springs
  • 17. What is a consequence of road salt used during winter in Rouge Park?
A) Reduced chloride levels in streams
B) Increased water clarity
C) Contamination of groundwater and leaching out of trace metals
D) Improved soil quality
  • 18. What is the median concentration range of phosphorus in the Main Rouge, south of Highway 7?
A) 0.03 mg/L to 0.06 mg/L
B) 0.02 mg/L to 0.05 mg/L
C) 0.01 mg/L to 0.03 mg/L
D) 0.04 mg/L to 0.07 mg/L
  • 19. In what year did Parks Canada first commit to work towards creating Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 1995
B) 2005
C) 2008
D) 2011
  • 20. What was the size of the land transferred from Transport Canada to Parks Canada on April 1, 2015?
A) 19.1 km2
B) 22.8 km2
C) 6.5 km2
D) 79.1 km2
  • 21. When did the Rouge National Urban Park Act come into force?
A) October 2017
B) May 15, 2015
C) January 27, 2025
D) April 1, 2015
  • 22. What is the total area of Rouge National Urban Park once fully operational?
A) 22.8 km2
B) 19.1 km2
C) 40 km2
D) 79.1 km2
  • 23. What was the intended use for the Pickering Airport Lands before being transferred to Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Establishing a commercial district
B) Developing residential areas
C) Building an airport
D) Creating industrial zones
  • 24. How many Canadians did Parks Canada consult with in the establishment of Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 30,000
B) 5,000
C) Over 20,000
D) 10,000
  • 25. Which organization was not involved in the consultation for establishing Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Indigenous People
B) Canadian Armed Forces
C) Community groups
D) Conservationists
  • 26. Where is Rouge National Urban Park located?
A) Alberta, Canada
B) Ontario, Canada
C) British Columbia, Canada
D) Quebec, Canada
  • 27. What percentage of the park was managed by Parks Canada as of June 15, 2019?
A) 75%
B) 65%
C) 95%
D) 85%
  • 28. What natural event formed ancestral Lake Ontario approximately 12,000 years ago?
A) Tsunamis
B) Melting glaciers
C) Meteor impacts
D) Volcanic eruptions
  • 29. Which renowned artist captured the scenery of Rouge River in Markham on canvas during the 1950s?
A) Tom Thomson
B) Lawren Harris
C) F.H. Varley
D) Emily Carr
  • 30. What natural feature blocked Lake Ontario from draining eastward 12,000 years ago?
A) A mountain range
B) A sandbar
C) A volcanic ridge
D) A large ice lobe
  • 31. What type of settlements existed in the area before rapid urbanization?
A) Industrial complexes
B) Military outposts
C) Temporary campsites
D) Permanent settlements
  • 32. In what year was the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail designated a National Historic Event?
A) 1975
B) 1984
C) 1969
D) 1991
  • 33. Who originally created the portage route of the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail?
A) Indigenous Peoples
B) French explorers
C) British traders
D) European settlers
  • 34. When was Bead Hill designated a National Historic Site?
A) 1985
B) 1969
C) 2001
D) 1991
  • 35. What natural feature protects the midden at Bead Hill?
A) Naturally protected
B) Fencing and security systems
C) Underground vaults
D) Man-made barriers
  • 36. In what year did Parks Canada partner with OCAD University to hire the Rouge National Urban Park's first Photographer-in-Residence?
A) 2013
B) 2017
C) 2016
D) 2019
  • 37. How many First Nations are involved with Parks Canada through the Rouge National Urban Park First Nations Advisory Circle?
A) 20
B) 10
C) 15
D) 5
  • 38. What type of service does Parkbus offer to the Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Year-round bus tours
B) Bicycle rentals
C) Taxi services
D) Seasonal shuttle service
  • 39. Which university did Parks Canada partner with for hiring the Rouge National Urban Park's Photographer-in-Residence?
A) Ryerson University
B) University of Toronto
C) OCAD University
D) York University
  • 40. Which organization offers a seasonal shuttle service to the Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Parkbus
B) Toronto Shuttle Service
C) Markham Bus Lines
D) Rouge Transit
  • 41. Which of the following events was NOT offered by Parks Canada in 2016?
A) Hoot and Howl
B) BioBlitz
C) Frog Watch
D) Winter Walk Festival
  • 42. What is the predicted opening year for Beare Hill Park to the public?
A) 2021
B) 2020
C) 2019
D) 2018
  • 43. What is the name of the university's center for entrepreneurship that collaborated on the Rouge App?
A) Business Incubator
B) Entrepreneurship Lab
C) The Hub
D) Innovation Centre
  • 44. On what date was the Rouge App officially launched?
A) October 21, 2017
B) January 1, 2018
C) December 31, 2016
D) July 4, 2017
  • 45. Which organization partnered with Parks Canada to host BioBlitz events?
A) City of Toronto
B) iNaturalist
C) David Suzuki Foundation
D) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
  • 46. How many mammalian species were recorded during the 2017 Bioblitz event at Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 43
B) 40
C) 1006
D) 261
  • 47. Which foundation used GIS to map the natural capital value in Rouge National Park?
A) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
B) David Suzuki Foundation
C) Parks Canada
D) iNaturalist
  • 48. How many plant species are found in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 261
B) 21
C) 40
D) 1006
  • 49. How many bird species have been identified in the park, including nationally rare breeding birds?
A) 65
B) 40
C) 261
D) 1006
  • 50. What is the number of fish species found in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 261
B) 21
C) 65
D) 1006
  • 51. How many mammal species are present in the park, with some being locally rare?
A) 21
B) 65
C) 261
D) 40
  • 52. How does organic matter affect MeHg production in aged wetlands?
A) It has no effect on MeHg production
B) It binds inorganic mercury, preventing bacterial methylation
C) It increases the rate of bacterial methylation
D) It releases inorganic mercury into the water
  • 53. Since 2015, how many hectares of wetland and riparian habitat have been restored in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 50 hectares
B) More than 32 hectares
C) 100 hectares
D) 10 hectares
  • 54. What unique experiences does Rouge National Urban Park provide to visitors?
A) Unique visitor farm experiences
B) Shopping mall tours
C) Amusement park rides
D) Luxury hotel stays
  • 55. Which of the following farmers markets was closed in 2017?
A) Reesor's Farm Market
B) Markham Farmers Market
C) Whittamore's Farm
D) Rouge Valley Farmers Market
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