Rouge National Urban Park - Quiz
Rouge National Urban Park
  • 1. What organization aims to protect and restore the Rouge Watershed?
A) Rouge National Urban Park Authority
B) Friends of the Rouge Watershed
C) Parks Canada
D) Toronto Zoo
  • 2. What does Bill C-40, also known as the Rouge National Urban Park Act, require from the Government of Canada?
A) To privatize parts of the park for commercial use
B) To create new urban development projects within the park
C) To protect the park and its ecosystems, cultural artifacts, and native wildlife
D) To reduce funding for environmental protection in the park
  • 3. What initiative did Parks Canada and Toronto Zoo undertake to support Blanding's turtles?
A) Constructed artificial nests for the turtles
B) Began a captive breeding program in zoos
C) Reared and released 113 baby Blanding's turtles
D) Introduced new predators to control their population
  • 4. What is one of the main sources of pollution from golf courses in the Rouge Park watershed?
A) Airborne particles only
B) Noise pollution
C) Pesticides and nutrients
D) Wildlife disturbances
  • 5. How many abandoned landfills are there in the Rouge watershed?
A) Six
B) Twelve
C) Ten
D) Three
  • 6. What was a significant environmental impact of the heavy thunderstorm in Malvern in 1970?
A) Decreased levels of chloride in streams
B) Increased wildlife population
C) The Morningside Stream was choked with pollutants such as oil, rubber, plastics, and heavy metals
D) Improved water quality in streams
  • 7. What is a negative environmental impact of Highway 407?
A) Decreased air quality, increased smog and greenhouse gas emissions
B) Improved water filtration
C) Increased biodiversity
D) Reduced noise pollution
  • 8. What type of wildlife structure is created by Friends of the Rouge Watershed to regulate rodent populations?
A) Raptor posts for owls and hawks
B) Birdhouses for songbirds
C) Bat boxes
D) Fish ladders in streams
  • 9. What is the role of wardens in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Conduct research on plant species
B) Organize recreational events
C) Look after the park and patrol all year long, working closely with local police
D) Manage urban development projects
  • 10. What is a consequence of urban development practices in the Rouge Park area?
A) Decreased sediment loading in streams
B) Reduced nutrient levels in soil
C) Improved aquatic life conditions
D) Increased erosion and channel instability
  • 11. What is a risk associated with the six abandoned landfills in the Rouge watershed?
A) Leachates leaking through the sides of the landfill
B) Improved water quality
C) Reduced soil contamination
D) Increased wildlife habitat
  • 12. What was a result of oil and chemical spills in Rouge Park between 1988 and 2000?
A) Decreased pollution levels
B) Killing of fish up to 4 kilometres downstream of the spill
C) Improved water clarity
D) Increased fish population
  • 13. What is a consequence of impermeable surfaces in urban areas during excessive rainfall?
A) Reduced surface runoff
B) Increased groundwater recharge
C) Improved soil permeability
D) Pollutants are picked up and rapidly run off
  • 14. What is one of the impacts of noise created by Highway 407 on Rouge Park?
A) Increased wildlife diversity
B) Reduced air pollution
C) Impact on acoustic ecology (soundscaping)
D) Improved visitor experience
  • 15. What proactive measures have surrounding golf courses in the Rouge watershed undertaken?
A) Reduced irrigation efforts
B) Expanded course areas into wetlands
C) Increased pesticide use
D) Fitted environmental standards
  • 16. What is a significant contributor to contaminants in the park's rivers?
A) Farms, due to nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides
B) Natural springs
C) Recreational fishing
D) Urban parks
  • 17. What is a consequence of road salt used during winter in Rouge Park?
A) Reduced chloride levels in streams
B) Contamination of groundwater and leaching out of trace metals
C) Improved soil quality
D) Increased water clarity
  • 18. What is the median concentration range of phosphorus in the Main Rouge, south of Highway 7?
A) 0.04 mg/L to 0.07 mg/L
B) 0.02 mg/L to 0.05 mg/L
C) 0.03 mg/L to 0.06 mg/L
D) 0.01 mg/L to 0.03 mg/L
  • 19. In what year did Parks Canada first commit to work towards creating Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 2008
B) 2011
C) 2005
D) 1995
  • 20. What was the size of the land transferred from Transport Canada to Parks Canada on April 1, 2015?
A) 19.1 km2
B) 22.8 km2
C) 6.5 km2
D) 79.1 km2
  • 21. When did the Rouge National Urban Park Act come into force?
A) January 27, 2025
B) May 15, 2015
C) October 2017
D) April 1, 2015
  • 22. What is the total area of Rouge National Urban Park once fully operational?
A) 22.8 km2
B) 19.1 km2
C) 40 km2
D) 79.1 km2
  • 23. What was the intended use for the Pickering Airport Lands before being transferred to Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Creating industrial zones
B) Building an airport
C) Establishing a commercial district
D) Developing residential areas
  • 24. How many Canadians did Parks Canada consult with in the establishment of Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 5,000
B) Over 20,000
C) 30,000
D) 10,000
  • 25. Which organization was not involved in the consultation for establishing Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Conservationists
B) Canadian Armed Forces
C) Community groups
D) Indigenous People
  • 26. Where is Rouge National Urban Park located?
A) Ontario, Canada
B) Quebec, Canada
C) British Columbia, Canada
D) Alberta, Canada
  • 27. What percentage of the park was managed by Parks Canada as of June 15, 2019?
A) 65%
B) 75%
C) 95%
D) 85%
  • 28. What natural event formed ancestral Lake Ontario approximately 12,000 years ago?
A) Meteor impacts
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Tsunamis
D) Melting glaciers
  • 29. Which renowned artist captured the scenery of Rouge River in Markham on canvas during the 1950s?
A) Lawren Harris
B) Emily Carr
C) F.H. Varley
D) Tom Thomson
  • 30. What natural feature blocked Lake Ontario from draining eastward 12,000 years ago?
A) A mountain range
B) A volcanic ridge
C) A large ice lobe
D) A sandbar
  • 31. What type of settlements existed in the area before rapid urbanization?
A) Permanent settlements
B) Industrial complexes
C) Temporary campsites
D) Military outposts
  • 32. In what year was the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail designated a National Historic Event?
A) 1969
B) 1984
C) 1991
D) 1975
  • 33. Who originally created the portage route of the Toronto Carrying-Place Trail?
A) British traders
B) French explorers
C) Indigenous Peoples
D) European settlers
  • 34. When was Bead Hill designated a National Historic Site?
A) 1969
B) 2001
C) 1985
D) 1991
  • 35. What natural feature protects the midden at Bead Hill?
A) Fencing and security systems
B) Underground vaults
C) Naturally protected
D) Man-made barriers
  • 36. In what year did Parks Canada partner with OCAD University to hire the Rouge National Urban Park's first Photographer-in-Residence?
A) 2017
B) 2013
C) 2019
D) 2016
  • 37. How many First Nations are involved with Parks Canada through the Rouge National Urban Park First Nations Advisory Circle?
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
  • 38. What type of service does Parkbus offer to the Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Year-round bus tours
B) Bicycle rentals
C) Seasonal shuttle service
D) Taxi services
  • 39. Which university did Parks Canada partner with for hiring the Rouge National Urban Park's Photographer-in-Residence?
A) OCAD University
B) York University
C) Ryerson University
D) University of Toronto
  • 40. Which organization offers a seasonal shuttle service to the Rouge National Urban Park?
A) Rouge Transit
B) Markham Bus Lines
C) Parkbus
D) Toronto Shuttle Service
  • 41. Which of the following events was NOT offered by Parks Canada in 2016?
A) Winter Walk Festival
B) Hoot and Howl
C) BioBlitz
D) Frog Watch
  • 42. What is the predicted opening year for Beare Hill Park to the public?
A) 2018
B) 2021
C) 2020
D) 2019
  • 43. What is the name of the university's center for entrepreneurship that collaborated on the Rouge App?
A) Business Incubator
B) Innovation Centre
C) Entrepreneurship Lab
D) The Hub
  • 44. On what date was the Rouge App officially launched?
A) July 4, 2017
B) January 1, 2018
C) December 31, 2016
D) October 21, 2017
  • 45. Which organization partnered with Parks Canada to host BioBlitz events?
A) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
B) David Suzuki Foundation
C) iNaturalist
D) City of Toronto
  • 46. How many mammalian species were recorded during the 2017 Bioblitz event at Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 1006
B) 40
C) 261
D) 43
  • 47. Which foundation used GIS to map the natural capital value in Rouge National Park?
A) David Suzuki Foundation
B) iNaturalist
C) Parks Canada
D) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
  • 48. How many plant species are found in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 21
B) 261
C) 1006
D) 40
  • 49. How many bird species have been identified in the park, including nationally rare breeding birds?
A) 261
B) 40
C) 1006
D) 65
  • 50. What is the number of fish species found in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 261
B) 21
C) 1006
D) 65
  • 51. How many mammal species are present in the park, with some being locally rare?
A) 261
B) 21
C) 65
D) 40
  • 52. How does organic matter affect MeHg production in aged wetlands?
A) It releases inorganic mercury into the water
B) It increases the rate of bacterial methylation
C) It has no effect on MeHg production
D) It binds inorganic mercury, preventing bacterial methylation
  • 53. Since 2015, how many hectares of wetland and riparian habitat have been restored in Rouge National Urban Park?
A) 100 hectares
B) 10 hectares
C) 50 hectares
D) More than 32 hectares
  • 54. What unique experiences does Rouge National Urban Park provide to visitors?
A) Shopping mall tours
B) Luxury hotel stays
C) Amusement park rides
D) Unique visitor farm experiences
  • 55. Which of the following farmers markets was closed in 2017?
A) Whittamore's Farm
B) Rouge Valley Farmers Market
C) Markham Farmers Market
D) Reesor's Farm Market
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