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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

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What material are old mills usually made of?
Stone or wood Plastic Glass Paper
What's on the sails of old mills?
Sailcloth Paper Plastic Metal
What can a mill grind?
Grain to flour Stone to sand Water to ice Air to wind
What is a seesaw?
A kind of small mill A dancing chicken A toy car A kind of ship
Which direction do most mills turn?
Clockwise Counterclockwise Sometimes left, sometimes right They do not run
When do you see mills best?
On a beautiful day In the dark When it rains If you close your eyes
How can you see a mill up close?
By walking towards it Through binoculars By flying over it By digging underground
What do people often do at mills?
Taking photos Sleep Swimming Footballs
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What should a miller do during storms?
Shutting down the mill Running harder Turning on music Going outside
What is the difference between old and new mills?
New ones are made of metal Old ones are bigger New ones are smaller There is no difference
Why are many mills white?
To protect them from wind and weather Because white was cheap To keep birds away Because the king wanted
What kind of birds sometimes make nests in mills?
Owls Penguins Parrots Flamingos
Where do mill workers usually live?
At the mill In a castle On a boat In a tree
What do you call the large sails of a mill?
Mill wings Mill hands Mill legs Mill Tower
What do you call the sound a mill makes?
Squatting Barking Singing Flutes
What is the rotating part of a mill?
The hood The wall The door The window
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What does it mean when the mill wings are in the shape of a cross?
The mill is at rest The mill is broken There is celebration in the village It is Sunday
When were the first wind turbines built in the Netherlands?
In the Middle Ages 100 years ago In the time of the Romans 50 years ago
What did oil mills make?
Oil from seeds Oil for cars Oil from water Oil from stone
What is the minimum amount of wind power required to run a mill?
Wind force 3 Wind force 1 Wind force 5 Wind force 7
What is an undercrosser?
A mill running all the way A mill underground A small mill A mill without a cap
How many days a week did millers used to work?
6 days (Sunday was rest day) 7 days a week 5 days a week 3 days a week
What is a mill that no longer works called?
A monumental mill A dead mill A sleeping mill A silent mill
Which Dutch city has the most famous mill museum?
Kinderdijk Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague
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How is wind caught by a mill?
Through the sails on the blades Due to the round shape of the hull Through special wind holes Due to the height of the mill
Which wind direction is most favourable for Dutch wind turbines?
Southwest Northeast Southeast Northwest
Approximately how many times per minute do the sails of a working mill turn?
15-20 times per minute 5-10 times per minute 30-40 times per minute 50-60 times per minute
What do we call a mill made entirely of wood?
Wooden ground-sailer Timber Mill Woodcutter Carpenter mill
What is the main task of a polder mill?
Pumping water away from low areas Milling grain into flour Wood sawing Oil pressing from seeds
What is the name of the long tree used to season a mill?
Kruirad Cross pliers Creeper Crawling wood
What material were the sails of old mills usually made of?
Wood and tarpaulin Iron and leather Stone and rope Bamboo and cotton
What modern device has largely taken over the work of mills?
Pumping station (electric pumping station) Wind turbine Factory Tractor
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What is a 'grist mill'?
A mill for grinding grain A small mill A mill with short sails A yellow mill
What is a 'smoke mill'?
A mill powered by horses A red mill A mill surrounded by roses A round mill
What does the term 'grinding torque' mean at a mill?
Two millstones working together Two millers working together Two mills side by side A set of tools
What is the function of a 'track wheel' in a mill?
Transferring movement between axes Keeping the mill on track Measuring rotational speed Conducting the grain
What is the 'shoot' of a mill?
The shaft to which the blades are attached A young mill The protruding part of the roof A spare part
How many blades did the first Dutch windmill have?
4 6 8 2
What is the name of the system that allows mill sails to automatically adjust to the wind?
Van Bussel system Dekker system Fokker system Philips system
Which Dutch organisation represents the interests of mills?
The Dutch mill National Office of Mills Dutch Windmill Foundation Mill Association Netherlands
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Which river was drained in the 17th century with the help of windmills?
The Beemster The Waal The IJssel The Lek
What is the function of the "bovenwiel" (brake wheel) in a windmill?
To transmit the power of the sails To keep the mill stable To catch the flour To measure the wind
What is the function of a chalk or lime-burning mill?
Grinding shells and chalk into powder Burning lime in kilns Mixing lime with water Drying chalk stones
What is the name of the Dutch mill museum in Arnhem?
The Dutch Open Air Museum Mill museum Netherlands The Gelderland Mill Centre Museum of Wind Energy
What does the role of a millwright involve?
Maintaining and repairing mills Operating mills Designing new mills Inspecting mills
Which mills were used for processing dyes?
Dye mills Oil mills Corn mills Paper mills
Approximately how many revolutions per minute do the blades of a traditional wind turbine turn?
20-30 revs 50-60 revs 5-10 revs 40-50 revs
What happens in a fulling mill?
Wool is processed into felt Grain is milled into flour Wood is ground into pulp Paint is mixed
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What is the difference between 'French bricks' and 'German bricks' in mills?
French stones are harder and more suitable for fine flour French stones are larger in diameter French stones turn right French bricks are lighter in weight
Which Dutch province has the most number of different mill types?
North Holland South Holland Utrecht Gelderland
What is the function of the 'stone pin' in a grist mill?
It links the drive shaft to the upper grinding stone It keeps both grinding stones in place It controls the distance between the stones It prevents stones from sliding
How many UNESCO World Heritage mills does the Netherlands have?
19 (the windmills of Kinderdijk) 23 (including some in other provinces) 15 (only the largest mills) 31 (spread across the country)
What material was traditionally used for mill sails?
Oak with linen canvas Pine with wool cloth Birch wood with cotton canvas Elm wood with hemp cloth
How many mills are there in the world-famous mill row of Kinderdijk?
19 17 21 23
How many mills are left in the world-famous mill area of Kinderdijk?
19 15 23 17
What is the tallest mill in the Netherlands?
The Noletmolen in Schiedam (42.5 metres) The Windlust in Burum (40 metres) The Adriaan in Haarlem (40 metres) Piet's Mill in Alkmaar (38 metres)
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