Western Estonia - Quiz
  • 1. Which geological platform is Estonia located on?
A) the Arabian Platform
B) the Siberian Platform
C) the African Plate
D) the East European Platform
  • 2. What does the crystalline basement of Estonia's bedrock consist of?
A) volcanic rocks
B) limestones and sandstones
C) unconsolidated sediments
D) granites, gneisses, and other crystalline rocks
  • 3. During which geological period did the crystalline basement form?
A) Mesozoic
B) Proterozoic
C) Paleozoic
D) Cenozoic
  • 4. What type of rocks primarily make up Estonia's sedimentary cover?
A) volcanic rocks
B) granites and gneisses
C) unconsolidated sediments
D) limestones and sandstones
  • 5. What is the main composition of Estonia's quaternary surface layer?
A) unconsolidated sediments such as gravels, sands, and clays
B) limestones and sandstones
C) crystalline rocks
D) volcanic ash
  • 6. How many different species of mammals are found in Estonian forests?
A) 50
B) 65
C) 75
D) 100
  • 7. What is the estimated population range of brown bears in Estonia?
A) 150
B) 700
C) 3,400
D) 400
  • 8. How many wolves are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) over 700
B) over 14,000
C) over 120,000
D) over 150
  • 9. What is the population range of lynxes in Estonia?
A) 10,000–11,000
B) 400
C) 150
D) 3,400
  • 10. How many beavers are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) over 150
B) 120,000–130,000
C) 700
D) 14,000–16,000
  • 11. What is the population range of wild boars in Estonia?
A) 3,400
B) over 150
C) 10,000–11,000
D) 14,000–16,000
  • 12. How many moose are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) 10,000–11,000
B) 3,400
C) 120,000–130,000
D) 14,000–16,000
  • 13. What is the population range of deer in Estonia?
A) over 150
B) 10,000–11,000
C) 3,400
D) 120,000–130,000
  • 14. Which animal is not mentioned as part of the fauna in Estonia?
A) elephants
B) wolves
C) brown bears
D) lynxes
  • 15. Which sea borders Estonia to the west?
A) The North Sea
B) The Black Sea
C) The Baltic Sea
D) The Caspian Sea
  • 16. What is the largest island in Estonia?
A) Hiiumaa
B) Kihnu Island
C) Vaindloo Island
D) Saaremaa
  • 17. Which country lies to the south of Estonia?
A) Latvia
B) Lithuania
C) Sweden
D) Finland
  • 18. What is the highest point in Estonia called?
A) Baltic Crest
B) Estonian Summit
C) Tõravere Peak
D) Suur Munamägi
  • 19. What is the average elevation in Estonia?
A) 50 m (164 ft)
B) 10 m (33 ft)
C) 200 m (656 ft)
D) 100 m (328 ft)
  • 20. Which lake forms much of the border between Estonia and Russia?
A) Lake Peipus
B) Lake Võrtsjärv
C) Lake Ülemiste
D) Lake Pühajärve
  • 21. Which of the following is a key economic resource in Estonia?
A) Copper
B) Gold
C) Diamonds
D) Oil shale
  • 22. What percentage of Estonia's land area does forest cover?
A) About 47%
B) About 10%
C) About 60%
D) About 25%
  • 23. Which river is among the most important in Estonia?
A) The Volga
B) The Narva
C) The Danube
D) The Rhine
  • 24. What is the average temperature range in July for inland areas of Estonia?
A) 20.0 °C (68.0 °F)
B) 17.1 °C (62.8 °F)
C) 10.0 °C (50.0 °F)
D) 25.0 °C (77.0 °F)
  • 25. What is the length of Estonia's border with Latvia?
A) 400 km (249 mi)
B) 200 km (124 mi)
C) 333 km (207 mi)
D) 500 km (311 mi)
  • 26. What is the name of the largest meteorite crater cluster on Saaremaa?
A) Emajõgi
B) Narva
C) Kaali
D) Tartu
  • 27. What is the average annual precipitation in Estonia?
A) 1000 mm (39.4 in)
B) 568 mm (22.4 in)
C) 300 mm (11.8 in)
D) 800 mm (31.5 in)
  • 28. What is the length of Estonia's border with Russia?
A) 400 km (249 mi)
B) 200 km (124 mi)
C) 324 km (201 mi)
D) 500 km (311 mi)
  • 29. Which body of water lies to the north of Estonia?
A) The Gulf of Finland
B) The Baltic Sea
C) Lake Peipus
D) The Black Sea
  • 30. What was one of the most burdensome legacies of the Soviet occupation in Estonia?
A) Widespread environmental pollution
B) Political instability
C) Economic recession
D) Cultural assimilation
  • 31. Which entity was primarily responsible for environmental damage during the Soviet occupation in Estonia?
A) Local industries
B) Estonian government
C) The Soviet Army
D) Danish forces
  • 32. How much land at the Tapa air base was covered by a layer of jet fuel?
A) 6 square kilometres
B) 8 square kilometres
C) 4 square kilometres
D) 10 square kilometres
  • 33. What percentage of Estonia's air pollution was reported to come from oil shale-based thermal power stations near Narva?
A) 90%
B) 50%
C) 25%
D) Nearly 75%
  • 34. What natural hazard frequently occurs in certain areas of Estonia during the spring?
A) Tornadoes
B) Flooding
C) Earthquakes
D) Landslides
  • 35. Which pollutant's emission levels have fallen dramatically in Estonia due to improved technology and monitoring?
A) Carbon monoxide
B) Sulfur dioxide from oil-shale burning power plants
C) Nitrogen oxides
D) Methane
  • 36. Which international agreement is Estonia a party to that focuses on the protection of the ozone layer?
A) Whaling
B) Tropical Timber 2006
C) Ozone Layer Protection
D) Desertification
  • 37. What was the combined cost of environmental cleanup at Sillamäe and Paldiski?
A) 10 million EEK
B) 4 million EEK
C) More than EEK3.5 billion
D) 8 billion EEK
  • 38. Which treaty is Estonia a party to that aims at preventing nuclear weapon tests?
A) Marine Dumping-London Protocol
B) Law of the Sea
C) Air Pollution-Heavy Metals
D) Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban
  • 39. What is the total area of Western Estonia in square kilometers?
A) The text does not specify a separate area for Western Estonia.
B) 45,228 km²
C) 2,840 km²
D) 42,338 km²
  • 40. Which natural resource is NOT listed as being found in Estonia?
A) Peat
B) Gold
C) Rare earth elements
D) Oil shale (kukersite)
  • 41. Which geographical area includes the capital city Tallinn?
A) Northern Estonia
B) Western Estonia
C) Eastern Estonia
D) Southern Estonia
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