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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 Biodiversity

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

Where do hamsters store their food?
In their cheeks In their tails In their paws In their ears
Which animal makes a web to catch food?
spin At Butterfly Ant
What colour do frogs usually have?
Green Red Blue Yellow
Where do bats roost?
Upside down Standing Sitting Swimming
Which animal has a beautiful tail like a fan?
Peacock Chicken Pigeon Seagull
Where do monkeys prefer to live?
In trees Underwater In the snow In houses
What do bees make in their hive?
Honey Milk Juice Water
What happens to a butterfly before it can fly?
He was first a caterpillar He was first an ant He was first a spider He was first a beetle
Create a biodiversity treasure hunt for Ages 5-6
What do spiders use to catch insects?
Spider web Fishnet Safety net Football net
Which animal has the longest tongue?
Giraffe Mouse Bird Fish
Which tree does not lose its leaves in winter?
Pine tree Oak Tree Beech tree Birch tree
Which animal has a long tail and can swim very well?
Beaver Rabbit Hedgehog Bird
Which bird cannot fly?
Penguin Sparrow Merel Pigeon
What do migrating birds do in autumn?
Flying to warm countries Winter sleep Crawl under the ground Changing their colour
Which animal has feathers?
Birds Fish Dogs Cats
What do plants use to grow?
Sunlight and water Candy only Watching television Listening to music
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What is a nature corridor?
A connection between nature reserves A corridor in a museum A kind of animal A type of flower
Which bird can walk upside down on tree trunks?
The nuthatch The woodpecker The blackbird The crow
Which animal makes its own web?
Spider Fly Ant Beetle
What happens when a species of animal becomes extinct?
That species then no longer exists anywhere on earth New animals of that species will be added Those animals will go on living in another form Nothing changes
Which insect changes from caterpillar to butterfly?
Cabbage white Ladybird Ant Spider
What is a good way to promote biodiversity in your own garden?
Planting wild flowers Spray away all insects Growing only grass Pouring concrete
How many different species of dragonflies live in the Netherlands?
About 70 About 5 About 200 About 1
Which plant grows in the dunes and holds the sand?
The marram grass The water lily The cactus The bamboo
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Which marine fish are threatened by overfishing?
Tuna Starfish Seaweed Shells
Which Dutch mammal does not hibernate but does hibernate?
Das Hedgehog Bat Hamster
What is an invasive species?
A species that does not belong and is causing damage A species that is very aggressive A species that runs very fast A species that lives underground
What is a 'seed bank'?
A place where seeds are saved for the future A bench made of seeds A shop selling seeds A place where birds eat seeds
Which Dutch city has the most green space per inhabitant?
Zoetermeer Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague
Why is biodiversity important for humans?
For food, medicine and clean air Just to watch To have pets To put in the zoo
Which Dutch mammals are active at night?
Bats Cows Sheep Horses
Which bird lays its eggs in nests of other birds?
Cuckoo Merel Thrush Robins
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What is habitat fragmentation?
Breaking up large habitats into smaller pieces Completely destroying habitats Moving animals to other areas Enlarging natural areas
What are epiphytes?
Plants that grow on other plants without damaging them Plants that kill other plants Plants growing underwater Plants that are poisonous
What are biodiversity hotspots?
Areas with many endemic species under threat Areas where it is always warm Areas with the most animals Areas where new species are emerging
Which of these factors is NOT a direct threat to biodiversity?
Natural evolution Habitat destruction Invasive species Climate change
What does 'endemic' mean?
Occurs only in a certain area Found all over the world Is extinct Has been introduced by people
What is a keystone species?
A species that affects an entire ecosystem A species that lives only in rocks A species at the top of the food chain A species that gets lots of young
Approximately how many species of reptiles are there worldwide?
10,000 species 5,000 species 20,000 species 2,000 species
Which plant group has the most species?
Flower plants Ferns Moss Conifers
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What is the root cause of biodiversity loss worldwide?
Habitat loss due to human activities Climate change Pollution Overhunting
What is an organic corridor?
A connection between nature reserves An underground tunnel for animals An area where hunting is prohibited A route for migratory birds
What is the function of seed banks in biodiversity conservation?
Preserving genetic material for the future Feeding wild animals Improving soil quality Purifying groundwater
What is a biodiversity hotspot?
An area with many endemic species under threat An area with the highest temperatures in the world A place where many new species are discovered An ecosystem with the most predators
Which of these factors increases the probability of extinction?
Small population size Great genetic diversity Rapid reproduction Wide food choice
Which ocean zone has the highest biodiversity?
Coral reefs Abyssal plain Open ocean Arctic waters
What does 'cryptic type' mean?
Species that look similar but are genetically different Species hiding Nocturnal species Very rare species
Which plant family has the most species?
Orchids (Orchidaceae) Roses (Rosaceae) Grasses (Poaceae) Composites (Asteraceae)
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Which of these ecosystems has the highest primary productivity per square metre?
Coral reefs Tropical rainforest Grassland Boreal forest
What strategy do many plant species in Mediterranean climates use to survive droughts?
CAM photosynthesis C4 photosynthesis C3 photosynthesis Chemosynthesis
Which theory explains why islands have more species the larger they are and closer to the mainland?
Island biogeography theory by MacArthur-Wilson Gause's competitive exclusion principle Neutral theory of Hubbell Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis
Which of these mammals has the most complex social structure?
Naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) Wolf Chimpanzee Dolphin
Which term describes the total genetic variation within all populations of a species?
Genetic diversity Ecological diversity Morphological diversity Taxonomic diversity
What is cryptic diversity?
Genetically distinct species that appear morphologically identical Species hiding from predators Biodiversity in underground ecosystems Species active only at night
What is the main cause of the global disappearance of amphibians?
Chytrid fungal infection Climate change Habitat loss Pollution
Which of these adaptations is typical for desert plants?
Succulence Large leaf area Shallow roots High perspiration rate
Create a biodiversity treasure hunt for Ages 18+

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A Biodiversity scavenger hunt is a GPS-guided outdoor activity with quiz questions about Biodiversity, part of the theme Nature. You walk a route past various locations and answer fun questions along the way.

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