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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 Ecosystems

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

Which animal has spots?
Leopard Zebra Penguin Flamingo
Which animal can breathe underwater?
Fish Dog Cat Bird
Where can you find seaweed?
In the sea In the forest On the mountain In the desert
Which animal jumps from branch to branch?
Monkey Elephant Cow Fish
What do cacti have?
Spines Wings Legs Eyes
Which animal lives in the desert?
Camel Dolphin Polar bear Duck
Which animal can swim and walk?
Duck Spider Butterfly Hose
What does a tree need to grow?
Water Toys Shoes Cars
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Which bird cannot fly but can swim?
A penguin A sparrow A blackbird A pigeon
Which animal makes sound by rubbing its wings?
A cricket A mouse A fish A snail
Which animal eats only plants?
A deer A fox A shark A spider
What animals live in an anthill?
Ants Birds Fish Dogs
Which animal belongs to a coral reef?
A fish A monkey A lion An elephant
Where do bears live in the forest?
In a den In a nest In a web In the water
What do pandas eat most?
Bamboo Pizza Meat Ice
Which animal makes a cocoon?
A caterpillar A mouse A bird A fish
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What colour are flamingos?
Pink Blue Green Purple
Where do squirrels store their nuts?
In the ground In the water In the air In a shop
Where do polar bears live?
At the North Pole In the jungle In the desert In a city
What do plants eat to grow?
Sunlight and water Bread and milk Meat and fish Sweets and soft drinks
Which animal makes a very large nest?
An eagle A mouse A fish A snake
Which animal has very large ears?
An elephant A mouse A snake A fish
Which animal lives in a pile of twigs?
A bird A fish A whale A snake
Which animal has a round turtle?
A turtle A dog A bird A fish
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What is the main source of energy for almost all ecosystems?
The sun The moon The wind The rain
What ecosystem do corals live in?
In warm, shallow seas In cold mountain lakes In deep ocean troughs In icy polar seas
What adaptation do seals have for life in water?
Swimming flippers between their toes Long legs for running Big wings to fly Sharp claws for climbing
Where do turtles lay their eggs?
In the sand In trees In the water In caves
Which animal is a top hunter in the African savannah ecosystem?
Leo Zebra Antelope Elephant
What is a key animal in an ecosystem?
An animal that is very important for balance An animal collecting keys The largest animal in the area The smallest animal in the area
Which animal has a tail it can lose?
The lizard The dog The cat The rabbit
Which animal uses sound to hunt underwater?
The dolphin The starfish The crab The seaweed
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What role do worms play in the soil ecosystem?
They make the soil more fertile by digesting organic matter They eat all the plant roots They make the soil hard and infertile They have no significant role
What does it mean when a species is 'extinct'?
No specimens of that species are alive at all Very few are left They moved to another country They sleep all winter
What factor causes there to be different ecosystems at different altitudes in the mountains?
Temperature drops as you get higher There is less oxygen for plants higher up in the mountains There are more predators higher up in the mountains There is more wind higher up in the mountains
Which mammals live in the North Sea?
Seals and porpoises Rabbits and hares Squirrels and martens Bats and hedgehogs
Which plant grows as a parasite on trees?
Mistletoe Ivy Moss Ferns
What is a food pyramid?
A diagram showing how many animals there are at each level A pile of food for animals A triangular house for animals A mountain where animals live
Which animals help in natural waste recycling?
Dung beetles and scavengers Butterflies and bees Songbirds and birds of prey Fish and frogs
What happens to the energy in a food chain?
Energy is always lost to the next link The energy is increasing The energy remains exactly the same Only the last link gets energy
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What happens during denitrification?
Nitrate is converted to nitrogen gas Nitrogen gas is converted to ammonia Proteins are broken down into amino acids Oxygen is converted to water
Which layer in the tropical rainforest gets the least sunlight?
The forest floor layer The undergrowth The canopy The emergent layer
Which factor usually limits primary production in oceans?
Nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus Oxygen deficiency Too much light Temperature only
What property do r-strategists have?
Rapid reproduction and many offspring Slow reproduction and few offspring Always live in groups Are always big animals
What function do wetlands have in the ecosystem?
Water treatment and biodiversity conservation Water storage only Oxygen production only Wind protection only
What factor mainly determines where certain biomes occur?
Temperature and precipitation Altitude above sea level only Soil type only Wind direction only
Which area in a forest receives less than 1% of sunlight?
The forest floor The shrub layer The canopy The treetop layer
Which zone in the tidal flats falls dry twice a day?
Intertidal Sublittoral zone Supralitoral zone Abyssal zone
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What factor determines oxygen concentration in aquatic ecosystems?
Balance between photosynthesis, respiration and temperature Only the water temperature The depth of the water Salinity
What is the edge effect in fragmented habitats?
Changed abiotic conditions at habitat edges Increased biodiversity everywhere Better protection from predators More stable temperatures
What causes thermal stratification in lakes?
Temperature differences and density differences of water Wind operation Variations in salinity Seasonal rainfall
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
Which factor is most important for the formation of different biomes?
Climate (temperature and precipitation) Soil type only Height above sea level Human activity
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 is phenotypic plasticity in ecosystem context?
Ability to develop different characteristics depending on environment Genetic variation within populations Migration to different habitats Change of food preference
What is the role of detritivores in ecosystems?
Decomposition of dead organic matter Primary production Regulation of predator populations Oxygen production
Create a ecosystems treasure hunt for Ages 17-18

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