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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 12 October 2026.

What is the watery liquid that comes out of the tap called?
Tap water Lemonade Milk Tea
What kind of weather brings a lot of water?
Storm and rain Sunshine Wind alone Snow
Which flower likes to grow near water?
Water lily Rose Tulip Sunflower
What shape do water droplets have on a leaf?
Round like a ball Square Like a heart Like a star
What do you use to stay dry in the rain?
An umbrella A spoon A book An apple
What do people use to carry water?
A bucket A hat A sock A glove
What is it called when water flows over land?
A river A road A roof A wall
Which animal can stay underwater for a very long time?
A frog A bird A bear A horse
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What size is a large dyke?
Very wide and long Small as a mouse Thin as a thread Small as a ball
What is the name of low country in the Netherlands?
Below sea level Above the clouds In the air On the moon
Where do people store water for later?
In reservoirs In the fridge Under the bed In the car
Which bird can you see diving for fish?
A cormorant A chicken A rooster A canary
What is it called when there is a lot of rain?
High tide Birthday Sinterklaas Holidays
What tools do people use to make dykes?
Excavator Spoon Toothbrush Pencil
Which plants keep dykes strong?
Grass with roots Tulips Roses Cacti
What happens when dyke workers don't take care of the dyke?
The dike becomes weak The dyke gets bigger The dyke turns blue The dyke is going to fly
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Which animal helps keep the grass on dykes short?
Sheep Fish Birds Rabbits
What machines help build dykes?
Excavators Washing machines Slot machines Muzzlers
Which machine used to pump away water?
Windmill Tractor Car Bike
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 are salt marshes?
Land sometimes under water Large schools Colourful balloons Sweet biscuits
What shape is the IJsselmeer?
Almost around Triangle Square Star
Which part of the Netherlands is the lowest?
North Holland Limburg Gelderland Drenthe
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Which modern technology is used to inspect dikes?
Drones Submarines Helicopters Trains
What does 'kade' mean in water management?
A paved bank along the water A deep canal A wooden bridge A water reservoir
What happens during 'piping' in a dike?
Underground channels form, which can cause the dike to collapse Pipes are laid for drainage The dike is artificially heated Reeds grow on the dike slope
Which Dutch engineer is regarded as the founder of modern dike construction?
Cornelis Lely Johannes van der Waals Simon Stevin Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
What is 'land subsidence'?
The slow sinking of the ground The rising of the seabed The freezing of the subsoil The disappearance of sand due to wind
Which city has the most famous 'water squares'?
Rotterdam Amsterdam Utrecht The Hague
What is a 'zettingsvloeiing' (flow slide)?
Sand flowing away beneath a dike due to water pressure Water freezing inside the dike Planting new trees on the dike Removing old sections of the dike
What is the function of an 'overflow area'?
A place where water can temporarily collect during high water A place for picnics A sports field A parking area for boats
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In which year was the Rhineland Water Board established?
1255 1289 1201 1324
Which Dutch dike warden introduced the system of 'dike inspections' in the Middle Ages?
William of Brederode Floris V Dirk van Alkemade Jan van Beaumont
How many cubic metres of land were used to build the Afsluitdijk?
23 million m³ 45 million m³ 12 million m³ 67 million m³
How many dike poles are there along the Dutch coast as NAP reference points?
About 35,000 About 15,000 About 50,000 About 25,000
In which year did the Netherlands get its first official 'Water Act'?
2009 1995 2012 1989
Which plant species is most commonly used for dike revetment because of its deep root system?
Red fescue ryegrass White clover Field meadowgrass
Which Dutch city was the first to be completely surrounded by water-retaining dykes?
Dordrecht Amsterdam Rotterdam Leiden
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
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