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Water Management & Dykes treasure hunt

The Netherlands is known worldwide for its ingenious water management and iconic dykes. With our GPS treasure hunts, you will discover how this small country has fought and won the battle against water for centuries. From the Afsluitdijk to the modern Delta Works - learn as you scavenge!

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Water Management & Dykes treasure hunt - GPS treasure hunt The Netherlands

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Kinderplezier langs de grachten

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door Utrecht speciaal voor kinderen! Ontdek de grachten, bruggen en bijzondere plekjes van deze ge…
Nederland 7-8 year
35 min 1,5 km 10 1
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Studentenstad Groningen

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke universitaire geschiedenis van Groningen. Wandel langs eeuwenoude universiteitsgebouwen, de levendige G…
Nederland 15-16 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 15
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Klein Nederland ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten! Wandel door de buurt rond Madurodam en ontdek leuke dingen over Nederland.
Nederland 3-4 year
35 min 1,2 km 10 5
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Politiek Den Haag

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het politieke hart van Nederland. Wandel langs het Binnenhof, de Ridderzaal en andere historische plekken waar d…
Nederland 13-14 year
50 min 2,3 km 10 1
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Culinair Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de lekkerste plekjes van Rotterdam! Van de beroemde Markthal tot de gezellige terrassen van de Witte de Withstra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Havensafari Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de Rotterdamse haven! Van de Euromast tot het Maritiem Museum - leer alles over scheepvaart, tra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 7,0 km 10 1
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Amsterdam ontdekken voor kids

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het centrum van Amsterdam met de hele familie! Van het Koninklijk Paleis tot het Begijnhof - leer alles over de …
Nederland 9-10 year
50 min 2,2 km 10 6

Featured this week: example questions for Water Management & Dykes

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

Where does the water go when it rains?
To the ditch To the clouds To the shop To bed
Which machine makes noise when pumping out water?
A pump A piano A phone A clock
What happens to water in winter?
It can freeze It turns yellow It's going to fly It will be chocolate
Which bird can you see diving for fish?
A cormorant A chicken A rooster A canary
Where does the water come from when it rains?
From the clouds Out of the ground Out of the trees Out of houses
What happens in a polder?
There will be farming There will be swimming It will be flown There will be dancing
When are dykes most important?
In case of storm In sunshine At a party At dinner
Which side of the dyke is wet?
The waterfront The top The underside All sides
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Which large lake is located in the Netherlands?
IJsselmeer Lake Constance Lake Garda Ball Lake
What keeps the Netherlands from being underwater?
Dykes and pumps Tall trees Large houses Thick coats
What do mills do in water management?
Pumping up water Making flour Making wind Playing music
What tools did people used to make dykes?
Spades Computers Televisions Phones
Why are polders so fertile?
Due to the good clay soil Through the beautiful colours Through the toys Through the sweet candy
What do dyke grazing do to the grass?
They eat it so it stays short They colour it pink They turn them into houses They turn them into toys
What is a caisson?
A large concrete container for dykes A big music box A large candy basket A large colour box
What is an outerdike?
A dyke that holds back water first A dyke of candy A dyke of toys A wealth of colours
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What happens in a water storage area?
Water is temporarily stored during peak discharge Dirty water is purified Ships are repaired Fish are farmed
Which modern sensor is used to measure the stability of dikes?
Inclinometers Thermometers Compasses Barometers
What is the main difference between a winter dike and a summer dike?
A winter dike is higher because there is more water A summer dike is demolished in winter A winter dike is made of ice There is no difference
Which Dutch polder is the largest piece of land reclaimed from water?
Flevopolder Wieringermeer Noordoostpolder Beemster
Which animal is often used as a symbol of the fight against water in the Netherlands?
The beaver The seal The pelican The carp
Which water board (waterschap) is the oldest in the Netherlands?
Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland Waterschap Noorderzijlvest Waterschap Rivierenland Waterschap Amstel, Gooi en Vecht
What does "Room for the River" involve?
Giving rivers more space to flood Digging new rivers Making rivers narrower Building hotels along rivers
Which technique is used to bring in sand for dike reinforcement?
Hydraulic sand spraying Transporting sand by train Dropping sand from airplanes Transporting sand with horses
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What is the name of the technique in which stone blocks are placed in metal baskets for dyke reinforcement?
Gabions Riprap Geotextiles Fascines
Which sea lock is the largest in the world by volume?
IJmuiden sea lock Terneuzen sea lock Den Oever sea lock Kornwerderzand sea lock
In which year did the Netherlands get its first official 'Water Act'?
2009 1995 2012 1989
Which river caused the biggest dyke breach in Dutch history (1421)?
The Meuse The Rhine The Waal The river IJssel
What is the thickness of the clay layer in a standard Dutch sea wall?
3-5 metres 1-2 metres 8-10 metres 15-20 metres
What innovative concrete type is used in modern dike structures to combat seawater erosion?
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) Geopolymer concrete Self-healing concrete Lightweight foam concrete
How many metres wide is the crest of the Afsluitdijk?
90 metres 56 metres 120 metres 75 metres
Which Dutch city was the first to be completely surrounded by water-retaining dykes?
Dordrecht Amsterdam Rotterdam Leiden
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