Fundy Biosphere Reserve - Quiz
  • 1. In what year was the Fundy Biosphere Region designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO?
A) 1999
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 2007
  • 2. Which organization is responsible for managing the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) UNESCO
B) Fundy National Park
C) A community-based environmental non-profit organization
D) The Canadian government
  • 3. What is the total area covered by the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) 500,000 hectares
B) 442,250 hectares
C) 350,000 hectares
D) 200,000 hectares
  • 4. Which city within the Fundy Biosphere Region is officially bilingual?
A) Tantramar Marsh
B) Saint Martins
C) Sackville
D) Moncton
  • 5. What natural feature of the Bay of Fundy is noted for having one of the largest tidal ranges on earth?
A) Moncton
B) Fundy National Park
C) The Bay of Fundy itself
D) Saint Martins
  • 6. Which park within the buffer zone of the Fundy Biosphere Region is known for its unique geological formations?
A) Little Salmon River
B) McManus Hill
C) Fundy Trail
D) Hopewell Rocks
  • 7. Which of the following species require conservation efforts in the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Peregrine falcon and Canada lynx
B) Beaver and red fox
C) Grizzly bear and moose
D) Bald eagle and wolf
  • 8. What was the initial name of the project to create the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) UNESCO Bay of Fundy Program
B) New Brunswick Environmental Group
C) Bay of Fundy Conservation Project
D) Fundy Biosphere Reserve Initiative
  • 9. What was one of the main goals of the planning committee for the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) To enhance the image of the area regionally, nationally, and internationally
B) To privatize natural resources
C) To establish a new national park
D) To promote tourism in New Brunswick
  • 10. How many zones is the Fundy Biosphere Region divided into?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Two
  • 11. What is the size of the core area devoted to long-term conservation in hectares?
A) 442,250 hectares
B) 395,552 hectares
C) 26,124 hectares
D) 20,600 hectares
  • 12. What type of forests can be found in the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Deciduous forests
B) Coniferous forests
C) Rainforests
D) Mixed wood forests
  • 13. Which organization did the planning committee work with to meet UNESCO's requirements?
A) The Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association
B) Greenpeace
C) Nature Conservancy of Canada
D) The World Wildlife Fund
  • 14. What is the main mission of the Fundy Biosphere Region organization?
A) Development of urban infrastructure
B) Commercial exploitation of natural resources
C) Conservation of biodiversity and promotion of sustainable development
D) Promotion of tourism in New Brunswick
  • 15. Which area marks the beginning of the Fundy Biosphere Region?
A) Saint Martin's
B) Tantramar Marsh
C) Moncton
D) Sackville
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