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Wetlands and marshes are among the world's most productive ecosystems. On a GPS scavenger hunt through these wetlands, you will discover a world full of life that is often hidden from the ordinary eye.

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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 Wetlands & Marshes

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

What shape do the eyes of frogs have?
Round and large Square and small Long and narrow Triangular
Where do ducks make their nests?
Among the plants In a tree On the roof In a den
What colour do water lilies often have?
White Black Grey Brown
Which bird is mostly white and has a long neck?
Swan Mouse Fish Worm
How do bogs feel on your feet?
Wet and soft Dry and hard Warm and soft Cold and hard
Which baby swims around in the water before becoming a frog?
Tadpole Puppy Kitten Chick
Where do ducks lay their eggs?
In a nest In a tree In the air In a cave
What does reed feel like?
Soft and pliable Hard as stone Very hot Very cold
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What colour do many ducks have?
Brown and white Pink and purple Red and blue Yellow and orange
Which fish like to live in swamps?
Small fish Sharks Whales Dolphins
What do all frogs have?
Smooth skin Soft coat Hard scales Fluffy feathers
Which bird can dive very well?
A grebe A crow An owl An eagle
What is best to put on in a swamp?
Boots Sandals Socks Nothing on your feet
What do almost all aquatic animals have in common?
They can swim They have four legs They are always big They only eat plants
What does mud feel like?
Soft and wet Hard and dry Sharp and cutting Warm and fluffy
What does a turtle have on its back?
A hard shell Soft springs Fluffy hair Shiny scales
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Where do you often find water lilies?
In calm ponds and lakes On dry hills In fast rivers In the desert
Which insects do you see dancing above the water a lot?
Mosquitoes Bees Wasps Ants
Which bird has a long neck and often stands in water?
Heron Sparrow Chicken Parrot
What do dragonflies have in mind?
Large compound eyes Small round eyes No eyes One big eye
What is a frog's baby?
Tadpole Frog Fish Snail
Which bird can you often see in swamps?
Heron Penguin Parrot Arend
Which bird has black and white feathers and a long beak?
Stork Robins Canary Pigeon
What do fish in the swamp breathe with?
With gills With their mouths With their tails With their fins
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Which plant part of reed do you see above the water?
The stems and panicles Only the roots Just the flowers Nothing, reeds grow under water
What is the main reason why wetlands need to be protected?
They are home to many special plants and animals They look beautiful They smell nice They are easy to reach
What do you call the baby shape of a frog?
Tadpole Frog Fish Larva
Which bird dives headfirst to fish?
The grebe The chicken The parrot The owl
What does it mean when water is 'low in oxygen'?
There is little oxygen for fish to breathe The water tastes sour The water is too cold The water is too hot
When are frogs most active?
In the evening and at night Daytime only Only in winter They always sleep
In what season do many birds migrate away from wetlands?
In winter In spring In summer In autumn
What do mosquitoes make in stagnant water?
Their eggs Their food Their toys Their bed
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Which Dutch turtle sometimes lives in swamps?
Bog turtle Sea turtle Tortoise Desert tortoise
What is the difference between a heron's nest and a duck's nest?
Herons build their nests high in trees, ducks on the ground Herons build their nests from mud, ducks from twigs Heron nests are round, duck nests square There is no difference
What is a characteristic feature of peat moss?
It can soak up a lot of water It only grows under water It has big flowers It will be 10 metres high
Which water bird often builds its nest on a floating mass of plants?
Grebe Swan Goose Cormorant
Which mammal builds dams and can create new wetlands as a result?
Beaver Otter Muskrat Water shrew
What is an important characteristic of the leaves of the yellow lis?
They are sword-shaped and stand upright They float flat on the water They are round and hollow inside They hang down in the water
What do wetland plants do with excess nutrients in the water?
They absorb them and thus purify the water They repel them to the sky They sink them to the bottom They turn them into oxygen
Which duck builds its nest in tree cavities near wetlands?
Shelduck Wild duck Gadwall Table duck
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What is an 'oligotrophic' lake?
A nutrient-poor lake with clear water A nutrient-rich lake with murky water A salt lake A very deep lake
What is a 'quagmire'?
A soft, boggy swamp you sink into A dry heath landscape An artificial pond A type of reedland
Which mammals specialise in living in swampy areas?
Otters Rabbits Squirrels Marters
Which spider can walk on the surface of the water?
Skating rider Waterspin Cross spider House spider
Which plant is also known as 'mallow'?
Greater diadem Reed Matting Peat moss
What does it mean when water in a swamp is 'acidic'?
It has a low pH value It tastes sour It contains a lot of bacteria It is polluted
What is the main difference between freshwater and saltwater marshes?
Salinity determines which plants can grow Saltwater marshes are always deeper Freshwater marshes freeze faster Saltwater marshes have more birds
Which beetle is characteristic of reed beds?
Reed beetle Water beetle Ground beetle Dung beetles
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What role does iron play in anaerobic wetland soils?
It is reduced and affects the availability of other nutrients It forms crystals that damage plants It has no chemical activity It is completely washed out of the ecosystem
Which bird is known for its 'burping' sound in reed beds?
Bittern Purple Heron Reed warbler Water rail
What characteristic makes peat moss (Sphagnum) so suitable for forming bogs?
It can absorb 20 times its own weight in water It only grows in salt water It has deep roots that pump up water It produces oxygen underwater
What is bioaccumulation in wetland food chains?
Accumulation of toxic substances in higher trophic levels Increase of biomass in the ecosystem Dispersal of seeds by animals Growth of bacterial populations
What special characteristic does the water primrose have?
Can photosynthesise underwater Blooms only at night Has poisonous nectar Can teleport
Which Dutch dragonfly is characteristic of peat pools?
Venom whiptail Great imperial dragonfly Blue glazier Horse biter
What factor mainly determines pH in bog waters?
Humic acids from peat moss Lime content in the soil Oxygen content in water Water temperature
What is the effect of wetlands on flooding?
They act as natural sponges that trap water They increase the risk of flooding They have no effect on floods They divert water to the sea faster
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Which bacterium plays a crucial role in nitrogen fixation in wetlands?
Azotobacter Nitrosomonas Nitrobacter Pseudomonas
What is typical about the root structure of marsh plants?
Aerenchyme tissue for oxygen transport Extra-deep taproot Mycorrhiza fungi Verhout root tissue
What is the main threat to peat growth in the Netherlands?
Nitrogen deposition Invasive species Recreation Air traffic disruption
Which characteristic of emergent plants is crucial for their photosynthesis?
Leaves above water surface for CO₂ recording Special chloroplasts in roots Nocturnal photosynthesis CO₂ uptake via roots
What type of bacteria is responsible for sulphate reduction in wetlands?
Desulfobacter species Rhizobium species Lactobacillus species Streptococcus species
What role do peat mosses play in the water balance of bogs?
They can hold 20x their dry weight in water They actively pump up groundwater They condense moisture from the air They form impenetrable layers
What process creates the characteristic stratification in peat profiles?
Changing climatic conditions Tidal Volcanic ash deposition Human activities
Which amphibian is characteristic of moorland fens?
Frog Lake frog Middle green frog Natterjack toad
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Which plant species can live more than 100 years in peatlands?
Gagel Heather Cranberry Pipestraw
Which plant species is used as an indicator of clean water?
Groundnut Liesgrass Matting Reed
What chemical does peat moss produce that makes it acidify its environment?
Organic acids Tannins Alkaline substances Phenols
Which plant species forms floating islands in Dutch lakes and ponds?
Kragge Water lily Crabgrass Pondweed
What time of year is most favourable for observing amphibians in wetlands?
Early spring Mid-summer Late autumn Winter
What is the pH value of water in a typical raised bog?
3.5-4.5 (very acidic) 6.5-7.5 (neutral) 8.0-9.0 (basic) 5.5-6.5 (slightly acidic)
Which aquatic plant has no roots but floats freely in the water?
Hornleaf Waterweed Yarrow Pondweed
Which amphibian has poisonous skin glands and brightly coloured spots as a warning?
Fire salamander Common toad Green frog Crested newt
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