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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 Ecosystems

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

What do bees do in flowers?
Nectar search Sleep Play Swimming
Which animal carries its home with it?
Snail Dog Cat Rabbit
What do monkeys like to eat?
Banana Stone Metal Paper
Which animal can pull its head into its shell?
Turtle Dog Cat Bird
Where do you find coral?
In the sea In the forest In the mountain In the garden
Which animal can breathe underwater?
Fish Dog Cat Bird
Where do fish swim?
In the river In the air In a tree On the street
What do cats do to mice?
Hunting Play Hug Dancing
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 3-4
Which colour have the most leaves in spring?
Green Purple Black White
What animals live in an anthill?
Ants Birds Fish Dogs
What do squirrels eat in the forest?
Nuts Fish Stone Ice cream
Which animal has big ears and a long slurp?
An elephant A mouse A fish A bird
Which animal helps flowers grow by transferring pollen?
A bee A snail A mole A crab
Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
A penguin A sparrow A blackbird A pigeon
Which animal makes sound by rubbing its wings?
A cricket A mouse A fish A snail
Which animal eats only plants?
A deer A fox A shark A spider
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 5-6
Which animal has a long neck?
A giraffe A mouse A frog A snail
Where do water lilies grow?
In a pond On a mountain In the desert In a tree
Which animal has stripes?
A zebra An elephant A hippopotamus A bear
Which animal makes honey?
A bee A spider A mouse A snail
What do bees make in their hive?
Honey Milk Bread Juice
Which animal can run very fast?
A cheetah A snail A turtle A whale
Which animal gives milk?
A cow A chicken A fish A snake
What colour are flamingos?
Pink Blue Green Purple
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 7-8
What role do wolves have in their ecosystem?
They balance the number of deer They plant new trees They clean the rivers They provide more insects
Which animal is a top hunter in the African savannah ecosystem?
Leo Zebra Antelope Elephant
What animals live in a pond ecosystem?
Frogs and water beetles Camels and snakes Monkeys and parrots Whales and dolphins
What is camouflage?
Hiding yourself by looking like the environment Running very fast from danger Creating toxins Staying together in groups
Which plant catches insects?
The Venus flytrap The rose The tulip The oak tree
What adaptation do fish have to live in water?
Gills to extract oxygen from water Wings to fly Long legs for walking Thick coat against the cold
Which birds fly to warm countries in winter?
Migratory birds Chickens Penguins Ostriches
Which animal uses sound to hunt underwater?
The dolphin The starfish The crab The seaweed
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 9-10
Which marine animals filter the seawater to find food?
Mussels and oysters Sharks and rays Seals and dolphins Crabs and lobsters
Why are bees so important for ecosystems?
They ensure that flowers are pollinated They eat all the harmful insects They make the soil fertile They protect plants from diseases
What is the difference between a predator and a scavenger?
A predator hunts by itself, a scavenger eats dead animals A scavenger is always bigger A predator only eats plants There is no difference
What happens in an area without predators?
Plant-eating animals become too numerous More plants are coming All animals disappear Plants get bigger
What is the most important characteristic of pioneer plants?
They can grow on bare, poor soil They get very big They live very long They bloom all year round
Which bird allows oak trees to grow in new places?
The jay The great tit The robin The woodpecker
What happens if too many rabbits enter an area?
Grass runs out and rabbits starve The rabbits are going to fly More plants are coming The rabbits are getting bigger
What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?
Biotic factors are living, abiotic factors are non-living Biotic factors are large, abiotic factors are small Biotic factors are rare, abiotic factors are common Biotic factors are dangerous, abiotic factors are safe
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 11-12
What process converts dead organic matter?
Decompostion Photosynthesis Perspiration Evaporation
What kind of interaction do bees and flowers have?
Mutualism Parasitism Competition Predation
What factor mainly determines where certain biomes occur?
Temperature and precipitation Altitude above sea level only Soil type only Wind direction only
Which zone in a lake has the most oxygen?
The upper layer where photosynthesis takes place The deepest layer of the lake The middle layer All layers have equal amounts of oxygen
Which factor most determines photosynthesis in deep oceans?
Light availability Temperature Oxygen content Water pressure
Which factor mainly determines the spreading limit of trees uphill in the mountains?
Temperature Humidity Wind power Soil type
Which layer in the tropical rainforest gets the least sunlight?
The forest floor layer The undergrowth The canopy The emergent layer
What is the difference between endemic and indigenous?
Endemic occurs only in one place, native is naturally occurring Endemic is extinct, native is still alive Endemic is big, indigenous is small There is no difference
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 13-14
Which adaptation is typical for animals in the deep ocean?
Bioluminescence Brightly coloured skin Large eyes for light collection Fast swimming speed
Which term describes the phenomenon where a small number of species form the most biomass in an ecosystem?
Dominance Abundance Diversity Endemism
What factor determines the carrying capacity of herbivores in ecosystems?
Primary productivity and food quality Only the presence of predators Water supply only Seasonal temperature variation
What property do halophytes have?
Tolerance to high salt concentrations Ability to grow in darkness Resistance to low temperatures Capacity to survive without water
What adaptation helps plants in dry ecosystems conserve water?
CAM photosynthesis C3 photosynthesis Large leaves Superficial roots
What feature do pioneer species have?
Rapid colonisation of disturbed areas Long service life Specialisation on specific niches Low seed production
What is an ecotone?
Transitional area between two ecosystems Central part of an ecosystem Area with one dominant species Contaminated area within an ecosystem
What process is responsible for the formation of acid rain and its effects on ecosystems?
Sulphur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions CO2 emissions only Ozone layer depletion Methane emissions
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 17-18

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