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