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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

Subjects within Nature

National Parks 7.164 questions Forests 7.287 questions Water & Rivers 7.255 questions Birds in Nature 6.355 questions Trees & Plants 6.457 questions Flowers 6.931 questions Insects in Nature 6.341 questions Seasons 7.559 questions Weather & Climate 7.121 questions Biodiversity 4.741 questions Mushrooms 7.047 questions Ecosystems 4.396 questions Wetlands & Marshes 7.599 questions Coral Reefs 7.450 questions Food Chains 4.788 questions Gardening 6.397 questions Sustainability 6.373 questions Environment & Pollution 7.704 questions Climate Change 6.155 questions Photosynthesis 6.313 questions

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 5 October 2026.

Which animal helps plants by loosening soil?
Earthworm Duck Cow Sheep
What does a butterfly do with its wings?
Fluttering Swimming Graves Sleep
How can you water flowers?
With a watering can With a spoon With a fork With a comb
What can we plant to make the air cleaner?
Trees Stone Cars Plastic
What shape do most mushroom stems have?
Round and long Square and short Flat and wide Curved like a banana
What is the best thing to do with mushrooms?
Watch Eat up Throw Hug
What are the small holes in leaves called?
Stomata Eyes Noses Ears
Where can you find many trees together?
In a forest In a car In a bag On a plate
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What can you do on a watchtower?
Looking far across the park Swimming Footballs Shopping
Which animal likes to eat flowers?
Rabbit Leo Shark Elephant
What happens if you don't water a flower?
He gets limp He gets bigger He turns blue He will sing
How long does it take for coral to grow?
A very long time A day An hour A minute
Which pets get too hot when the weather gets hot?
Dogs with thick fur Fish Hairless cats Turtles
What are the green leaves on a flower called?
Leaves Feathers Hair Scales
What can you bring to see animals properly?
Binoculars Frying pan Toothbrush Shoe
Which tree has very large leaves?
Chestnut tree Birch tree Pine tree Spar
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How can you make the air in your neighbourhood cleaner?
Walk or cycle more often Always go by car Shouting very loudly Cutting down trees
Which tree does not lose its leaves in winter?
Pine tree Oak Tree Beech tree Birch tree
Why is nature important?
Animals and plants need a home Nature is only beautiful We don't need nature For taking photos only
Which animal has a long tail and can swim very well?
Beaver Rabbit Hedgehog Bird
Where do beetles often crawl?
On the ground In the air In the water On the roof
Which gas causes the earth to get warmer?
CO2 (carbon dioxide) Oxygen Water Air
What is smog?
Dirty air in the city Clean air Rain Wind
How much time does it take for a coral reef to grow?
Very many years One week One month One day
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In which place in the forest do you often find mushrooms?
At fallen tree trunks On the highest branches In birds' nests In the stream
Which dye causes leaves to be green?
Chlorophyll Carotine Melanin Haemoglobin
What do you call a baby rabbit?
Rabbit cub Chick Puppy Kitten
Which activity belongs to summer?
Swimming Making snowmen Raking leaves Turning on the stove
Which fruit ripens in autumn?
Apples Strawberries Watermelon Cherry
What are the little plates under the cap of a mushroom called?
Slats Leaves Wings Scales
What do plants use to make food?
Sunlight Moonlight Starlight Streetlight
Which animal has black spots on a yellow body?
Leopard Leo Tiger Zebra
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Which plant has root nodules that can fix nitrogen?
Clover Grass Dandelion Daisy
Which Dutch mammal does not hibernate but does hibernate?
Das Hedgehog Bat Hamster
Which vegetables grow well in winter?
Sprouts Tomatoes Cucumbers Peppers
What is the function of resin canals in conifers?
Protection against insects and fungi Transport of water Storage of nutrients Photosynthesis
What is the most environmentally friendly mode of transport?
Walking or cycling By car By motorbike By helicopter
What is biomagnification?
Toxic substances are becoming more concentrated higher up the food chain Animals get bigger as they get older Plants grow faster with more manure Populations grow larger in spring
What happens to the energy when a rabbit is eaten by a fox?
Only some of the energy passes to the fox All energy passes to the fox The energy disappears completely The energy becomes twice as strong
What happens during germination of a seed?
The germ starts to grow through water uptake The seed falls apart The seed gets bigger The seed changes colour
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What is the function of stomata in plants?
Gas exchange and water evaporation Food storage Insect protection Light absorption
Approximately how many species of penguins exist?
18 12 25 8
Which national park in the Netherlands is known for its white beaches and dunes?
South-Kennemerland National Park Hoge Veluwe National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park Drents-Friese Forest National Park
Which of these gases contributes most to the greenhouse effect per molecule?
Methane (CH4) Carbon dioxide (CO2) Water vapour (H2O) Oxygen (O2)
How do mushrooms usually reproduce?
Asexual via traces Sexual through flowers By budding By root sprouts
What is the Dutch name for Myosotis?
Forget-me-not Daisy Pansy Marigold
Which prehistoric remains can you find in Dutch national parks?
Dolmens Pyramids Mayan temples Roman amphitheatres
What are epiphytes?
Plants that grow on other plants without damaging them Plants that kill other plants Plants growing underwater Plants that are poisonous
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What percentage of the earth's fresh water is stored in groundwater?
About 30% About 10% About 50% About 70%
Which flower has the property that its seeds can 'jump' when ripe?
Pansy Dandelion Poppy Cornflower
Which flower can reach a diameter of more than 1 metre and produce the largest flower head in the world?
Rafflesia arnoldii Victoria amazonica Amorphophallus titanum Helianthus giganteus
How much pollen can one sunflower produce?
Up to 30 million pollen grains Up to 5 million pollen grains Up to 100 million pollen grains Up to 1 million pollen grains
Which insect can lift its own body weight 50 times?
Ant At Beetle Grasshopper
How many degrees warmer could the earth get if all fossil fuels were fired up?
4-6 degrees Celsius 2-3 degrees Celsius 8-10 degrees Celsius 1-2 degrees Celsius
What is the name of the phenomenon in which a flower changes colour after fertilisation?
Postfloral colour change Pollen chromatosis Floral metamorphism Petal transition
Which river has the largest water discharge in the world?
Amazon Nile Mississippi Congo
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Which tree is known for its spectacular autumn colours due to anthocyanin pigments?
Maple Pine tree Eucalyptus Bamboo
What phenomenon causes the 'Indian Summer' in North America?
A high-pressure area holding warm air Volcanic activity Ocean currents Sunspot activity
Approximately how many facet eyes (individual lenses) does the compound eye of a dragonfly have?
28.000 5.000 12.000 50.000
What is the purpose of 'mast years' on trees?
Synchronous mass seed production to reduce predation Annual variation in leaf production Adapting to climate change Increased photosynthetic activity
What factor determines the carrying capacity of an ecosystem?
Availability of limiting factors Only the area of the area The number of looting depths The average temperature
What is the function of the enzyme rubisco activase?
It activates RuBisCO through CO2 and Mg2+ bonding It regenerates RuBP It reduces 3-PGA to G3P It transports CO2 to the chloroplasts
What is the main purpose of carbon pricing?
Provide a financial incentive to reduce emissions Raising money for green projects Punishing companies for pollution Stabilising the carbon price
Which tree absorbs the most CO2 over its lifetime?
Oak Poplar Birch Willow
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Which animals are often used as indicators of ecosystem health?
Bees and butterflies Cats and dogs Cows and pigs Rats and mice
Which Dutch national park has the most different habitat types?
Biesbosch National Park Lauwersmeer National Park Hoge Kempen National Park Zwin National Park
What technique do scientists use to breed corals?
Fragmentation and merger Genetic modification Cryopreservation Cloning
Which chemical is the main cause of ozone depletion?
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Carbon dioxide Sulphur dioxide Methane
Which water lens has the smallest leaves in the world?
Wolffia arrhiza Lemna minor Spirodela polyrhiza Lemna gibba
What strategy do many plant species in Mediterranean climates use to survive droughts?
CAM photosynthesis C4 photosynthesis C3 photosynthesis Chemosynthesis
Which butterfly has the smallest wings in the world?
Microlepidoptera Dwarf blue Small butterfly Heather blue
Which Dutch marsh plant has 'spit glands' to excrete excess salt?
Common marsh grass Zulte Lamb's ear Glasswort
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