Soomaa National Park - Quiz
  • 1. What significant change occurred in human habitation in Soomaa National Park over the last 70 years?
A) Human habitation increased significantly.
B) There was no significant change in human habitation.
C) Human habitation decreased more than 10 times.
D) Human habitation remained stable.
  • 2. Which website was created to preserve the cultural heritage of Soomaa National Park?
  • 3. Which organization is one of the initiators in creating Soomaa National Park?
A) Local municipalities.
B) Estonian Fund for Nature.
C) Tipu Nature School.
D) Mardu Studio.
  • 4. What traditional craft survived into the 20th and 21st centuries in Soomaa?
A) Building wooden houses.
B) Weaving traditional Estonian textiles.
C) Making dugout canoes (Estonian haabjas).
D) Pottery making.
  • 5. What role do toponyms play in the conservation of Soomaa National Park?
A) They help reveal the area's past and provide knowledge on traditional landscape usage.
B) They are used for naming new species discovered in the park.
C) They serve as a guide for modern construction projects.
D) They have no significant role in conservation.
  • 6. Which organization is responsible for nature educational programs in Soomaa?
A) Tipu Nature School.
B) Mardu Studio.
C) Estonian Fund for Nature.
D) Local municipalities.
  • 7. What is the focus of Mardu Studio's efforts in Soomaa?
A) Monitoring wildlife populations.
B) Bringing back life to one of the few farms left and studying local intangible heritage.
C) Organizing conservation holidays.
D) Developing tourism infrastructure.
  • 8. What is a key factor that has led to the loss of cultural heritage in Soomaa?
A) The decrease in human inhabitants.
B) Natural disasters.
C) Climate change.
D) Government policies.
A) To provide weather updates for the park.
B) To preserve cultural heritage gathered over the years.
C) To promote tourism in Soomaa National Park.
D) To sell local crafts.
  • 10. What has revitalized the ancient tradition of making dugout canoes in recent decades?
A) Climate change.
B) Government funding.
C) A new surge of interest.
D) Technological advancements.
  • 11. What is the most valuable part of the remaining extensive wilderness area in South-West Estonia?
A) Soomaa National Park
B) Swamp forests
C) Alluvial meadows
D) Kuresoo Bog
  • 12. Which of the following species is NOT recorded in Soomaa National Park?
A) Sedum telephium
B) Gladiolus imbricatus
C) Iris sibirica
D) European robin
  • 13. What type of forests surrounding Soomaa National Park are of special interest?
A) Deciduous forests
B) Coniferous forests
C) Swamp forests (carrs)
D) Alluvial forests
  • 14. Which bird species is supported by more than 100 pairs in Soomaa National Park?
A) Golden eagle
B) Eurasian whimbrel
C) European golden plover
D) Merlin
  • 15. During which season does Soomaa serve as a stopover for common crane and Bewick's swan?
A) Spring migration
B) Autumn migration
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 16. How many pairs of corncrake are commonly found on floodplain meadows in Soomaa National Park?
A) 50-100 pairs
B) 200-300 pairs
C) Over 500 pairs
D) 10-20 pairs
  • 17. What certification did Soomaa National Park receive in 2009?
A) Estonian Nature Reserve
B) PAN Parks certification
C) UNESCO World Heritage Site
D) National Park of the Year
  • 18. In what year was Soomaa National Park established?
A) 1997
B) 1989
C) 1993
D) 2004
  • 19. What is the primary geographical feature of Soomaa National Park?
A) Deserts
B) Mountains
C) Large raised bogs
D) Coral reefs
  • 20. Which river basins are found in Soomaa National Park?
A) Võhandu River basin
B) Emajõgi River basin
C) Narva River basin
D) Pärnu River basin
  • 21. What is the maximum height of the Ruunaraipe Dunes?
A) 12 metres
B) 8 metres
C) 100 metres
D) 50 kilometres
  • 22. What is the Riisa flood area known for in Northern Europe?
A) Highest mountain range
B) Smallest river system
C) Largest regularly flooded area
D) Deepest lakes
  • 23. What designation was given to Soomaa National Park in 1989?
A) Important Bird Area
B) Ramsar site
C) Natura 2000 area
D) World Heritage Site
  • 24. In which year was Soomaa designated as a Ramsar site?
A) 1997
B) 2004
C) 2010
D) 1989
  • 25. What is the total area of Soomaa National Park?
A) 390 km2
B) 500 km2
C) 250 km2
D) 100 km2
  • 26. When was the Visitor Centre in Soomaa National Park built?
A) 1989
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 1998
  • 27. Which trail in Soomaa National Park is 32 km long and takes approximately two days to complete?
A) Kuresoo hiking trail
B) Meiekose hiking trail
C) Riisa hiking trail
D) Oksa track
  • 28. What activity is popular in Soomaa National Park from April to October?
A) Paragliding
B) Canoeing
C) Scuba diving
D) Rock climbing
  • 29. Which season allows for snowshoe and sledge tours in Soomaa National Park?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Autumn
D) Winter
  • 30. What is a feature of the Riisa hiking trail?
A) Hot springs
B) Watch tower
C) Caves
D) Waterfalls
  • 31. Which trail in Soomaa National Park passes through an abandoned village?
A) Meiekose hiking trail
B) Tõramaa hiking trail
C) Beaver trail
D) Tipu study trail
  • 32. What is the approximate duration of the Ingatsi hiking trail?
A) 3 hours
B) 45 minutes
C) 1.5 hours
D) 2 days
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