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Thy National Park - Quiz
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  • 1. On what date was Thy National Park officially opened to the public?
A) 29 June 2007
B) 1 April 2008
C) 22 August 2008
D) 15 July 2009
  • 2. Where is Thy National Park located?
A) In Central Jutland
B) In Northwest Jutland, Denmark, from Hanstholm to Agger Tange
C) In Northeast Greenland
D) In Southern Denmark
  • 3. What is the total area of Thy National Park?
A) 244 km2 (94 square miles)
B) 150 km2
C) 300 km2
D) 500 km2
  • 4. When was the dune and heath landscape of Thy selected to be Denmark's first national park?
A) 15 July 2009
B) 29 June 2007
C) 22 August 2008
D) 1 April 2008
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of a Danish national park according to the Forest and Nature Agency?
A) To act as a commercial logging area
B) To serve as a simple tourist attraction
C) To provide recreational areas for urban residents
D) To contain the most unique and characteristic Danish nature and improve and strengthen it
  • 6. What kind of landscape characterizes Thy National Park?
A) Windy coasts, dune systems, heaths, meadows, and plantations
B) Extensive agricultural fields
C) Mountainous terrain with dense forests
D) Urban parks with playgrounds
  • 7. What measures were taken around 1800 to combat drifting sands in Thy?
A) Introduction of sand-binding chemicals
B) Plantings of various grasses and trees, including marram grass and conifers
C) Construction of large dams
D) Relocation of local communities
  • 8. What is the largest connected sandy heath in Denmark?
A) Copenhagen Botanical Garden
B) Hanstholm Vildtreservat
C) Thy National Park
D) Northeast Greenland National Park
  • 9. When is Hanstholm game preserve closed to the public?
A) From 1 June to 30 September
B) From 1 January to 31 March
C) From 1 October to 31 December
D) From 1 April to 15 July
  • 10. Which rare bird breeds in Hanstholm game preserve?
A) Bald eagle
B) European golden plover
C) Peregrine falcon
D) Snowy owl
  • 11. What rare plant can be found in some lakes and ponds near Hanstholm Vildtreservat?
A) Water lobelia
B) Bluebell
C) Tulip
D) Daffodil
  • 12. When were wolves last reported in Thy and Hanstholm Vildtreservat?
A) In the autumn of 2012
B) In the summer of 2015
C) In the winter of 2010
D) In the spring of 2008
  • 13. Which plant is considered rare and protected in Thy National Park?
A) Scots loveage herb
B) Sunflower
C) Dandelion
D) Daisy
  • 14. What international designation has been given to parts of Thy National Park?
A) International Space Station
B) Global Geopark
C) Ramsar area and Natura 2000
D) UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 15. What type of vegetation is dominant in the sandy heath of Thy National Park?
A) Common heather, sand sedge, marram grass, black crowberry, bell heather, and various lichens
B) Pine trees and mosses
C) Oak trees and ferns
D) Cacti and succulents
  • 16. What is the role of grazing animals in the management of Thy National Park's heath?
A) They are part of a petting zoo
B) They are used for logging purposes
C) They help control excess vegetation
D) They are used for recreational riding
  • 17. What is one of the rare breeders of birds found in the sandy heath of Thy National Park?
A) Kangaroo
B) Penguin
C) Polar bear
D) Crane
  • 18. What is the purpose of controlled burning in Thy National Park?
A) To give the sandy heath a chance by controlling vegetation
B) To generate energy
C) To create firebreaks for wildfire prevention
D) To clear land for agriculture
  • 19. What is the significance of the Stone Age Littorina Sea in Thy National Park?
A) It is a popular swimming spot
B) It is a source of fresh water
C) Its remains are visible in the form of limestone cliffs
D) It is a major shipping route
  • 20. What natural process caused the land in Thy National Park to rise after the last Ice Age?
A) Erosion
B) Volcanic activity
C) Post-glacial rebound
D) Tectonic uplift
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a visible trace of Stone Age cultures in Thy National Park?
A) Organized flint productions
B) Dolmens
C) Burial mounds
D) Kitchen middens
  • 22. When did organized efforts to stop the destructive sand drifts in Thy begin?
A) During the Viking Age
B) During World War II
C) In the Middle Ages
D) Around the year 1800
  • 23. How many restored bunkers and batteries are there along the coastline in Thy National Park?
A) Eight
B) Three
C) Ten
D) Five
  • 24. What was the purpose of the German bunkers built in Thy during World War II?
A) Conducting scientific research
B) Storing food supplies
C) Housing refugees
D) Fortifying the Atlantic Wall
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