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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 live in clean water?
Fish and ducks Only spiders Mice only Snakes only
Where do you feel most comfortable?
In a clean, green environment Among lots of rubbish For smelly cars In a dusty room
How can you help wash the earth?
Using eco-friendly soap Using a lot of soap Using dirty soap Never wash
Where do you put an old newspaper?
In the blue paper bin In the pond In the sandbox Under your bed
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
Which animals help by eating rubbish?
Worms Cars Trees Stone
What happens when you sort waste?
It can be reused It gets bigger It gets a different colour It's going to fly
What colour does water get due to pollution?
Brown or grey Pink Yellow with dots Rainbow colours
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How can you keep water clean?
Do not use soap in nature Using a lot of soap Throwing waste into the water Pouring oil into the water
Why is it important to keep nature clean?
So that animals and plants stay healthy So that it always rains So that the sun does not shine So that it is always winter
Which animals suffer from pollution?
All animals Large animals only Small animals only No animal
What is good for the earth?
Separating waste Mixing everything up Making a mess Breaking stuff
How can you save energy?
Turning off the television when you are not watching Leaving all lights on Putting the heating very high Leaving the fridge open
Why is it good to give away old toys?
Other children can still play with it It then becomes more beautiful It then grows further It then becomes new
What makes the air dirty?
Smoke from cars Rain Wind Snow
Which cleaning product is the least harmful?
Soap and water Very strong chemicals Petrol Paint
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Which birds are good indicators of clean air?
Swallows Chickens Parrots Ostriches
What is the name for the layer of polluted air hanging over big cities?
Smog Fog Smoke Steam
Which insects are important for pollination and suffer from pesticides?
Bees Mosquitoes Flies Wasps
Which gas in particular makes the earth warmer?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Oxygen Nitrogen Water vapour from the shower
How many litres of water do you need to make 1 pair of jeans?
7000 litres 70 litres 700 litres 7 litres
How long does a disposable nappy take to decompose in nature?
500 years 5 years 50 years 1 year
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
Approximately how many trees are needed to make 1 tonne of paper?
17 trees 5 trees 50 trees 2 trees
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What is the main cause of the disappearance of rainforests?
Cap for agriculture and animal husbandry Natural forest fires Too much rain Diseases in trees
Which disease can be caused by polluted drinking water?
Cholera Flu Colds Headache
Which city was the first to introduce a plastic ban?
San Francisco Amsterdam London Berlin
How many years does it take for a plastic bottle to completely break down in nature?
450 years 50 years 150 years 25 years
Which appliance in the house consumes the most power?
The washing machine The television The lamp The radio
What percentage of global CO2 emissions come from shipping?
3% 15% 25% 50%
What is the difference between degradable and recyclable?
Degradable disappears by itself, recyclable can be reused It is exactly the same Degradable is more expensive than recyclable Recyclable disappears faster than degradable
How long does it take for an aluminium can to break down?
200-500 years 5-10 years 50-100 years 1,000 years
Create a environment & pollution treasure hunt for Ages 11-12
Which pollutant causes the most damage to buildings and monuments?
Sulphur dioxide Carbon monoxide Methane Ammonia
What is the main cause of species extinction?
Loss of habitat Climate change Yacht Pollution
What is the main cause of glacier melt?
Global warming Solar storms Earthquakes Volcanic eruptions
What is the number one cause of water pollution worldwide?
Agriculture (fertilisers and pesticides) Plastic waste Industrial wastewater Oil leaks
How much energy does recycling one tonne of paper save?
Enough to power a house for 5 months Enough to power a house for 1 month Enough to power a house for 1 week Enough to power a house for 1 year
How many years does it take for a cigarette butt to completely break down in nature?
10-15 years 1-2 years 6 months 25-30 years
What is the main cause of ocean acidification?
Absorption of CO2 from the atmosphere Industrial wastewater Oil leaks Radioactive waste
What chemical is used to disinfect pool water and can be harmful?
Chlorine Salt Sugar Soap
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On average, how many years does it take for a cigarette butt to fully degrade in nature?
10-15 years 1-2 years 25-30 years 6 months
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
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 name of the phenomenon where hot water from power plants disrupts ecosystems?
Thermal pollution Eutrophication Sedimentation Salinisation
Which substance is used in refrigerators and air conditioners and contributes to global warming?
HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) Ammonia Propane Butane
What is the term for the process by which bacteria break down oil pollution?
Bioremediation Biodegradation Biotransformation Bioreduction
What is the name of the toxic gas released during incomplete combustion?
Carbon monoxide Carbon dioxide Methane Ethane
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
Create a environment & pollution treasure hunt for Ages 17-18
What is the average pH of normal rainwater?
5,6 7,0 4,2 6,5
What is the largest source of nitrogen pollution in the Netherlands?
Livestock Traffic Industry Households
Which gas contributes most to the greenhouse effect in the atmosphere?
Water vapour (H₂O) Carbon dioxide (CO₂) Methane (CH₄) Nitrous oxide (N₂O)
What concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is considered critical for climate change?
400 ppm 350 ppm 450 ppm 500 ppm
What is the half-life of a plastic bottle in the environment?
450 years 50 years 150 years 1,000 years
What substance forms the basis of photochemical smog?
Nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds Carbon monoxide and sulphur dioxide Methane and carbon dioxide Ammonia and hydrogen
What percentage of global energy consumption is responsible for buildings (heating, cooling, lighting)?
40% 25% 15% 55%
What percentage of all plastic produced has never been recycled?
91% 70% 50% 80%
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