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