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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 Environment & Pollution

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

Which animals help by eating rubbish?
Worms Cars Trees Stone
What happens to waste left on the streets?
It makes the street dirty It gets clean by itself It helps the plants It makes music
What colour does water get due to pollution?
Brown or grey Pink Yellow with dots Rainbow colours
What happens when you sort waste?
It can be reused It gets bigger It gets a different colour It's going to fly
Which place gets dirty from litter?
All of nature Only the air Only the sea Only the mountains
Where does an empty plastic bottle belong?
In the plastic container On the street In the grass In the cupboard
What happens to plastic in nature?
It won't go away for a very long time It disappears after one day It becomes a plant It flies away
What colour is a container for paper?
Blue Red Yellow Black
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What is composting?
Leaving fruit and vegetable residues to rot Collecting plastic bags Keeping old clothes Breaking toys
Which plants help clean the air?
All green plants Only cacti Only red flowers Mushrooms only
Where does an empty soft drink bottle belong?
In the bottle bank In the dustbin On the ground In the water
What is bad to flush down the toilet?
Medicine Toilet paper Water Soap
Why is it bad to throw rubbish in the river?
The water gets dirty The water becomes sweeter Water gets warmer The water becomes bluer
What is bad for insects?
Too much poison in the garden Flowers in the garden Water in the garden Leaves on the ground
Which sound is bad for animals?
Very loud noise Whisper Birds singing Wind through the trees
What helps against marine pollution?
No throwing away plastic Catch more fish Building sand castles Picking seaweed
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Approximately how many trees are needed to make 1 tonne of paper?
17 trees 5 trees 50 trees 2 trees
On average, how many plastic soup spoons are in one litre of seawater?
5 small pieces of plastic 50 pieces of plastic 1 piece of plastic No plastic
How long does a disposable nappy take to decompose in nature?
500 years 5 years 50 years 1 year
Approximately how much water do you save by taking a quick shower instead of a bath?
50 litres 10 litres 5 litres 100 litres
What is the best way to save energy when you leave a room?
Turning off the light Opening the window Turning up the heating Closing the door
Which type of waste is most dangerous for the environment?
Radioactive waste Banana peels Waste paper Cardboard
Which birds are good indicators of clean air?
Swallows Chickens Parrots Ostriches
Which insects are important for pollination and suffer from pesticides?
Bees Mosquitoes Flies Wasps
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Which substance in detergent causes pollution in rivers?
Phosphates Salt Sugar Vitamins
What is the biggest cause of pollution in the ocean?
Waste from land Oil from ships Fish going extinct Seaweed that rots
How long does it take for an aluminium can to break down?
200-500 years 5-10 years 50-100 years 1,000 years
Which animals die the most due to plastic pollution in the ocean?
Sea turtles Sharks Octopuses Starfish
What is the biggest source of plastic pollution in rivers?
Waste that people throw away Natural plastic production from plants Plastic excreted by fish Plastic falling from the sky
How much energy do you save by turning off your computer completely?
10-15% per day 1-2% per day 50% per day Nothing at all
How long does it take for a cigarette to fully decompose?
10 to 12 years 6 months 2 years 50 years
Which animal is used as an indicator of air pollution?
Lichens Dogs Cats Mice
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Which form of transport causes the least CO2 emissions per kilometre?
Train Car Bus Aeroplane
On average, how much plastic enters the ocean every minute?
A rubbish truck full A bucket full A container full A plastic bag full
What happens during thermal inversion in the atmosphere?
Polluted air stays close to the ground Warm air rises faster Cyclones form It starts to rain
What percentage of all fresh water on earth is polluted?
About 80% About 40% About 60% About 20%
What is the biggest source of plastic pollution in the oceans?
Waste from land reaching the sea via rivers Fishing nets falling overboard Cruise ships Submarines
Which metal is especially harmful to the brain and is released when burning certain fuels?
Lead Iron Aluminium Copper
Which plant species is best for purifying indoor air?
Dracaena Rose Cactus Tulip
What is the main cause of smog in big cities?
Exhaust fumes from cars Cigarette smoke Steam from cooking activities Evaporation of swimming pools
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What is the term for the process by which bacteria break down oil pollution?
Bioremediation Biodegradation Biotransformation Bioreduction
Which substance is used in refrigerators and air conditioners and contributes to global warming?
HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) Ammonia Propane Butane
What phenomenon occurs when nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus enter water in excess amounts?
Eutrophication Bioaccumulation Biomagnification Acidification
On average, how many litres of water are needed to produce one kilogram of beef?
15,000 litres 5,000 litres 25,000 litres 8,000 litres
What is the name of the toxic gas released during incomplete combustion?
Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Methane Ethane
What concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is considered a dangerous threshold for climate change?
450 ppm 350 ppm 500 ppm 400 ppm
What substance is responsible for the brown haze that often hangs over cities?
Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Carbon monoxide (CO) Ozone (O3)
What is the pH value at which rainwater is considered 'acid rain'?
Lower than 5.6 Lower than 7.0 Lower than 6.5 Lower than 4.0
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Which country produces the most CO2 emissions per capita?
Qatar United States China Saudi Arabia
What is the pH value at which rain is officially classified as 'acid rain'?
Lower than 5.6 Lower than 6.5 Lower than 4.0 Lower than 7.0
On average, how many litres of water are needed to produce 1 kilogram of cotton?
2700 litres 500 litres 1200 litres 5000 litres
Which pollutant is most emitted by diesel vehicles?
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Carbon monoxide Sulphur dioxide Methane
What term is used for the process by which toxins accumulate in the food chain?
Biomagnification Biodegradation Bioremediation Biotransformation
What is the average concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere today?
420 ppm 350 ppm 500 ppm 280 ppm
Which form of pollution has the greatest impact on nocturnal animals?
Light pollution Noise pollution Air pollution Water pollution
What is the main cause of algal blooms in lakes and ponds?
Excessive phosphorus supply Not enough oxygen Temperature too high Acid rain
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