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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 1
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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 5 October 2026.

Which animal can swim and walk?
Duck Spider Butterfly Hose
Where does a penguin live?
On ice In the forest In the desert In the garden
Which animal lives in the desert?
Camel Dolphin Polar bear Duck
Which animal has no legs?
Hose Dog Cat Horse
What do cacti have?
Spines Wings Legs Eyes
Which animal has scales?
Fish Dog Cat Rabbit
What do butterflies do with their wings?
Flies Walking Swimming Graves
Which animal has a mane?
Leo Mouse Fish Bird
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Where do mushrooms grow best?
In damp areas In the hot sun In the freezer On the moon
Where do bears live in the forest?
In a den In a nest In a web In the water
Which animal makes a cocoon?
A caterpillar A mouse A bird A fish
Which animal has a snout and looks for food in the mud?
A pig A fish A bird A spider
Which animal lives both on land and in water?
A frog A mouse A bird An elephant
Where do wasps build their nests?
In a tree or under the roof Underwater In the fridge On the moon
Which animal eats honey from bees' nests?
A bear A fish A snake A spider
Where do ants look for their food?
On the ground In the air In the water In the snow
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Which animal makes a dam in the water?
A beaver A cat A bird A mouse
Which animal can change its colour?
A chameleon A dog A cow A rabbit
What do birds like to eat?
Seeds and worms Stone Plastic Metal
Which animal makes a very large nest?
An eagle A mouse A fish A snake
Which plant grows in the desert?
A cactus A rose A tulip A sunflower
What falls from trees in autumn?
Leaves Candy Toys Books
Which animal lives in a burrow underground?
A mole A bird A fish A butterfly
Which animal makes a web?
A spider A dog A cat A fish
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Where do mangroves grow?
Along tropical shores In the mountains In the desert Under the ground
What do trees use to make food?
Sunlight and carbon dioxide Water only Meat from animals Stones and sand
What is coral?
Small marine animals living together A kind of stone An aquatic plant A kind of seaweed
What is a symbiotic relationship?
Two species helping each other Two animals always fighting An animal living alone A plant that needs no water
Which animal has a tail it can lose?
The lizard The dog The cat The rabbit
What is migration in animals?
Moving elsewhere for food or heat Building a new nest Changing colour Sleeping longer in winter
What animals live in a coral reef ecosystem?
Clownfish and starfish Polar bears and penguins Lions and zebras Squirrels and rabbits
What ecosystem do corals live in?
In warm, shallow seas In cold mountain lakes In deep ocean troughs In icy polar seas
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What is the function of mycorrhiza?
Fungi help plant roots absorb nutrients Bacteria that make plants sick Insects that pollinate flowers Birds spreading seeds
What is a migration corridor?
A natural connection between habitats for migratory animals A corridor in a zoo An underground tunnel for animals A special cage for sick animals
Which adaptation helps desert animals the most with water shortage?
Producing highly concentrated urine Having extra-large ears Having a thick coat Being able to run very fast
Which ecosystem has the highest biodiversity in the world?
Tropical rainforest Coniferous forest Desert Tundra
What factor mainly determines which plants grow in an area?
Climate (temperature and precipitation) The presence of animals The colour of the ground The height above sea level
What is the main reason why coral reefs are dying?
Seawater gets too hot There are too many fish The water becomes too salty There is too much oxygen
Why do many desert animals have big ears?
To get rid of excess body heat To fly better To capture more water To deter other animals
What is the main task of fungi in a forest ecosystem?
Breaking down dead leaves and wood Capturing sunlight Eating other plants Making oxygen
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What property do r-strategists have?
Rapid reproduction and many offspring Slow reproduction and few offspring Always live in groups Are always big animals
Which factor usually limits primary production in oceans?
Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus Oxygen deficiency Too much light Temperature only
What is a microclimate?
Climate in a small, local area The climate of very small organisms The climate in winter The climate underground
What is invasive species?
An alien species causing damage to the ecosystem A species that reproduces quickly A predatory species A species that is only active at night
Which biomass is greatest in most ecosystems?
Primary producers Primary consumers Secondary consumers Tertiary consumers
What characteristic do K-strategists have?
Few offspring with much care Many offspring with little care Very short lifespan Living only in water
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
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What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?
Primary succession starts on bare soil, secondary on disturbed soil with soil Primary succession lasts shorter than secondary Primary succession takes place on land, secondary in water There is no substantial difference
What factor often causes resource partitioning between competing species?
Competitive exclusion principle Genetic diversity Predation pressure Climate change
What is trophic cascade?
Effects of top triggers carried over to lower trophic levels Energy loss between trophic levels Moving food levels Seasonal food shortages
What causes eutrophication in aquatic ecosystems?
Excessive nutrient supply Not enough oxygen Low temperatures Too many predators
What characterises invasive species in ecosystems?
Rapid spread and displacement of native species Slow population growth Specialisation on local conditions Dependence on specific symbionts
What causes the high productivity of estuaries?
Nutrient inputs from rivers and sea plus shallow zones Low salinity Constant temperature Absence of predators
What process is responsible for the build-up of organic matter in ecosystems?
Primary production Respiration Decomposition Mineralisation
What is coevolution?
Mutual evolutionary adaptations between interacting species Simultaneous evolution of unrelated species Evolution occurring only in herbivores Evolution of social behaviour
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