Thy National Park - Test
  • 1. When was Thy National Park opened to the public?
A) 1 April 1930s
B) 22 August 2008
C) Autumn of 2012
D) 29 June 2007
  • 2. Where is Thy National Park located?
A) Southeast Jutland
B) Northwest Jutland, along the coast from Hanstholm to Agger Tange
C) Southwest Jutland
D) Central Denmark
  • 3. What is the total area of Thy National Park?
A) 300 km2
B) 100 km2
C) 150 km2
D) 244 km2 (94 square miles)
  • 4. Which was the first national park in Denmark proper?
A) Cape Cod National Seashore
B) Thy National Park
C) Sønderskov Nature Reserve
D) Northeast Greenland National Park
  • 5. What agency is responsible for Thy National Park?
A) Danish Ministry of Environment
B) Thy Regional Council
C) National Parks Service
D) The governmental Forest and Nature Agency
  • 6. Which type of landscape is predominant in Thy National Park?
A) Mountainous terrain
B) Forested area
C) Desert landscape
D) Dune and heath landscape
  • 7. What was a major solution to the drifting sands in Thy around 1800?
A) Importing sand from other regions
B) Building concrete barriers
C) Plantings of various grasses and trees, including Marram grass and conifers
D) Leaving the area undeveloped
  • 8. Which animals were introduced to Thy due to dune plantations?
A) Elephants and giraffes
B) Wolves and lynxes
C) Kangaroos and koalas
D) Red deer and roe deer
  • 9. What is a rare habitat found in Thy National Park?
A) Tropical rainforests
B) Alpine meadows
C) Sandy dune heaths
D) Swampy marshlands
  • 10. Which bird species is unique to Hanstholm Vildtreservat in Denmark?
A) European golden plover
B) Bald eagle
C) Snowy owl
D) Peregrine falcon
  • 11. What is the main purpose of controlled burning in Thy National Park?
A) To preserve sandy heath by controlling vegetation
B) To clear land for agriculture
C) To prepare land for urban development
D) To create new habitats for invasive species
  • 12. Which plant is very rare in Denmark and found only in Thy National Park?
A) Scots loveage herb
B) Pine tree
C) Oak tree
D) Ferns
  • 13. What type of protection does part of Thy National Park have for birds?
A) Cultural heritage site
B) Bird protection and international Ramsar area
C) Marine protected area
D) Wildlife sanctuary
  • 14. When are visitors restricted from Hanstholm game preserve?
A) Throughout the year
B) During autumn
C) Only in winter months
D) From 1 April to 15 July during bird breeding season
  • 15. What is a rare plant found in hard water habitats within Thy National Park?
A) Cactus
B) Rose bush
C) Water lobelia
D) Tulip
  • 16. Which animal was reportedly sighted in Thy and Hanstholm Vildtreservat after being extirpated since 1813?
A) Bear
B) Lion
C) Tiger
D) Wolf
  • 17. What is the main goal of establishing a Danish national park according to the Forest and Nature Agency?
A) To develop industrial facilities
B) To create luxury resorts for tourists
C) To establish military training grounds
D) To improve and strengthen Danish nature, providing experiences and knowledge about it
  • 18. What natural process caused the land to rise after the last Ice Age?
A) Volcanic activity
B) Post-glacial rebound
C) Glacial melting
D) Tectonic uplift
  • 19. What evidence of Bronze Age activity is visible in the northern reaches near Hanstholm?
A) Pottery shards
B) Bronze swords
C) Iron tools
D) Barrows
  • 20. When were larger organized efforts to stop the sand drifts initiated?
A) In the Bronze Age
B) Around the year 1800
C) During the Viking Age
D) In the Middle Ages
  • 21. How many restored bunkers are there along the coastline in Thy National Park?
A) Seven
B) Ten
C) Three
D) Five
  • 22. What process led to the formation of the current environment and culture in Thy?
A) Volcanic activity
B) River erosion
C) Glacial carving
D) Drifting sands
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