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Natuur in de Stad

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Fiets langs de mooiste groene plekken van Groningen. Ontdek parken, vijvers en stadsbossen waar je midden in de stad to…
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 4,0 km 10 3
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Strand en zee ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht langs het strand en de boulevard van Scheveningen. Leer alles over de zee, schelpen en zeedieren!
Natuur 9-10 year
40 min 1,8 km 10 13
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Natuur en dieren bij Kijkduin

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de prachtige natuur rond Kijkduin. Van duinen tot bossen, van zeevogels tot konijnen - de natuur…
Natuur 9-10 year
55 min 6,0 km 10 3
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Natuur in het Kralingse Bos

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten door het mooie Kralingse Bos! Kijk goed om je heen naar bomen, bloemen, een…
Natuur 5-6 year
35 min 1,3 km 10 2
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Natuur ontdekken in het Vondelpark

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door het Vondelpark voor de allerkleinsten! Tel eendjes, zoek bloemen en ontdek de natuur om je he…
Natuur 3-4 year
40 min 1,5 km 10 5

Featured this week: example questions for Biodiversity

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What do bees make together?
Honeycomb Birdhouse Spider web Anthill
What do swallows do in winter?
They fly to warm countries They hibernate They build a big nest They will live underwater
What sound does a cow make?
Boo Woof Meow Beep
Where do whales live?
In the sea In the mountains In the forest In the desert
Which animal makes a web to catch insects?
A spider An ant A beetle A fly
What do birds have on their bodies?
Feathers Scales Its Spines
Which animal makes the sound 'meow'?
Cat Dog Cow Sheep
Which animal has a beautiful coloured tail?
Peacock Mouse Mole Rat
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What are the colours of a zebra?
Black and white Red and yellow Blue and green Purple and orange
Where do fish live?
In the water In trees In the air Under the ground
Which animal lives in both water and on land?
Frog Fish Bird Mouse
What do birds do when they go to warm countries in winter?
Pull Sleep Food Play
What do birds have to be able to fly?
Wings Fins Legs Tails
What colour do leaves often turn in autumn?
Yellow and brown Blue and purple Pink and white Black and grey
Which animal has a comb on its head?
Rooster Rabbit Mouse Cat
Which animal has the thickest skin?
Elephant Mouse Bird Fish
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What is the main reason why forests are important?
They make oxygen and are home to many animals They are beautiful to look at They provide shade for people They make noise when the wind blows
What is a nature reserve?
A place where nature is protected A pet shop A playground A car park
Which animal has an armoured shield and can retract its head?
The turtle The snail The crab The hedgehog
Which fish swim up the rivers from the sea every year?
The salmon The goldfish The shark The tuna
What is the difference between a caterpillar and a worm?
A caterpillar later becomes a butterfly A caterpillar is much smaller A caterpillar lives underground A caterpillar can fly
What is a monoculture?
A field with only one type of plant A field with many different plants A museum about culture A kind of music
What is the main reason why many animal species are endangered?
Loss of habitat Too much food Too much water Too few enemies
Approximately how many species of birds breed in the Netherlands?
About 180 About 20 About 500 About 5
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Which endangered Dutch species has successfully returned in recent years?
The wolf The polar bear The tiger The elephant
What is the danger of monoculture (growing only one crop)?
Diseases can spread quickly Plants grow too fast Too much rain is coming The sun shines too little
What would happen if all bees went extinct?
Many plants can no longer reproduce More honey is coming Flowers become more beautiful Other insects get bigger
What is the main cause of species extinction?
Habitat destruction by humans Natural ageing Too much rain Lack of sunlight
Which marine fish are threatened by overfishing?
Tuna Starfish Seaweed Shells
Which tree has needles that fall off in winter?
Lork Den Spar Juniper
Which mushroom is edible?
Mushroom Fly agaric Toxic wax plate Green tuber amanite
Which species is a good indicator of a healthy ecosystem?
Dragonflies Rats Cockroaches House flies
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What is the edge effect?
Changed conditions at the edge of a habitat Animals living on rocks Plants that have sharp leaves The effect of wind on ecosystems
What are bioindicators?
Species indicating ecosystem health Animals tracking other animals Plants that are poisonous Species that make a lot of noise
Which country is estimated to have the most plant species?
Brazil Indonesia Colombia Madagascar
What is an endothermic animal?
A warm-blooded animal A cold-blooded animal An animal that lives in warm areas An animal hibernating
Which animal group has the highest metabolic rate?
Hummingbirds Mice Bats Dragonflies
How much of global biodiversity is in tropical rainforests?
More than 50% About 25% About 10% About 35%
What is phenology?
The study of seasonal events in nature The study of animal behaviour The study of plant growth The study of genes
What is mimicry in nature?
Mimicking other species for protection Copying parents' behaviour Adapting to the environment through colour Making noises of other animals
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What concept describes the value of ecosystem services?
Natural capital Green economy Sustainable development Ecological footprint
Which of these factors increases the probability of extinction?
Small population size Great genetic diversity Rapid reproduction Wide food choice
What is alpha diversity?
Biodiversity within a local area Biodiversity between different areas Total biodiversity of a region Biodiversity of predators
What is the primary function of wetlands for biodiversity?
Nursery habitats for many species Temperature control Wind protection Oxygen production
What method is used for in-situ biodiversity conservation?
National parks Zoos Botanical gardens Genebanks
What percentage of all known species are insects?
About 75% About 45% About 25% Around 90%
Which taxonomic group has the most undiscovered species?
Bacteria and archaea Mammals Birds Reptiles
Which biome has the highest productivity per year?
Tropical rainforest Tundra Desert Boreal forests
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What are tardigrada especially known for?
Their ability to survive extreme conditions Their role as main predators in aquatic ecosystems Their symbiosis with corals Their migration over long distances
Which concept describes the co-evolution of predator and prey?
Evolutionary arms race Genetic drift Founder effect Bottleneck effect
Which of these biodiversity measures takes into account both richness and evenness?
Shannon-Weaver index Species richness Species abundance Endemism index
What strategy do many plant species in Mediterranean climates use to survive droughts?
CAM photosynthesis C4 photosynthesis C3 photosynthesis Chemosynthesis
What process leads to the emergence of reproductive isolation between populations?
Speciation Extinction Migration Domestication
Which gene is often used as a 'DNA barcode' to identify animal species?
COI (Cytochrome c oxidase subunit I) 16S rRNA 18S rRNA NADH dehydrogenase
Which factor explains why tropical regions have more biodiversity than polar regions?
Higher energy availability Lower atmospheric pressure More sunshine hours per day Higher gravity
What is an endosymbiont?
An organism living within the cells of a host A predator eating its prey from within A plant that only grows in closed ecosystems A migratory species
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A Biodiversity scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Biodiversity, part of the theme Nature. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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