Western Estonia - Quiz
  • 1. Which geological platform is Estonia located on?
A) the Arabian Platform
B) the Siberian Platform
C) the East European Platform
D) the African Plate
  • 2. What does the crystalline basement of Estonia's bedrock consist of?
A) unconsolidated sediments
B) limestones and sandstones
C) granites, gneisses, and other crystalline rocks
D) volcanic rocks
  • 3. During which geological period did the crystalline basement form?
A) Paleozoic
B) Mesozoic
C) Proterozoic
D) Cenozoic
  • 4. What type of rocks primarily make up Estonia's sedimentary cover?
A) granites and gneisses
B) volcanic rocks
C) limestones and sandstones
D) unconsolidated sediments
  • 5. What is the main composition of Estonia's quaternary surface layer?
A) volcanic ash
B) crystalline rocks
C) limestones and sandstones
D) unconsolidated sediments such as gravels, sands, and clays
  • 6. How many different species of mammals are found in Estonian forests?
A) 65
B) 100
C) 75
D) 50
  • 7. What is the estimated population range of brown bears in Estonia?
A) 700
B) 400
C) 150
D) 3,400
  • 8. How many wolves are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) over 120,000
B) over 150
C) over 14,000
D) over 700
  • 9. What is the population range of lynxes in Estonia?
A) 3,400
B) 400
C) 150
D) 10,000–11,000
  • 10. How many beavers are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) 14,000–16,000
B) over 150
C) 700
D) 120,000–130,000
  • 11. What is the population range of wild boars in Estonia?
A) 14,000–16,000
B) 10,000–11,000
C) over 150
D) 3,400
  • 12. How many moose are estimated to live in Estonia?
A) 3,400
B) 14,000–16,000
C) 120,000–130,000
D) 10,000–11,000
  • 13. What is the population range of deer in Estonia?
A) over 150
B) 3,400
C) 120,000–130,000
D) 10,000–11,000
  • 14. Which animal is not mentioned as part of the fauna in Estonia?
A) elephants
B) lynxes
C) wolves
D) brown bears
  • 15. Which sea borders Estonia to the west?
A) The Black Sea
B) The Baltic Sea
C) The North Sea
D) The Caspian Sea
  • 16. What is the largest island in Estonia?
A) Kihnu Island
B) Vaindloo Island
C) Hiiumaa
D) Saaremaa
  • 17. Which country lies to the south of Estonia?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Latvia
D) Lithuania
  • 18. What is the highest point in Estonia called?
A) Tõravere Peak
B) Baltic Crest
C) Suur Munamägi
D) Estonian Summit
  • 19. What is the average elevation in Estonia?
A) 10 m (33 ft)
B) 100 m (328 ft)
C) 50 m (164 ft)
D) 200 m (656 ft)
  • 20. Which lake forms much of the border between Estonia and Russia?
A) Lake Pühajärve
B) Lake Peipus
C) Lake Ülemiste
D) Lake Võrtsjärv
  • 21. Which of the following is a key economic resource in Estonia?
A) Oil shale
B) Copper
C) Gold
D) Diamonds
  • 22. What percentage of Estonia's land area does forest cover?
A) About 10%
B) About 25%
C) About 47%
D) About 60%
  • 23. Which river is among the most important in Estonia?
A) The Narva
B) The Volga
C) The Danube
D) The Rhine
  • 24. What is the average temperature range in July for inland areas of Estonia?
A) 25.0 °C (77.0 °F)
B) 10.0 °C (50.0 °F)
C) 20.0 °C (68.0 °F)
D) 17.1 °C (62.8 °F)
  • 25. What is the length of Estonia's border with Latvia?
A) 333 km (207 mi)
B) 500 km (311 mi)
C) 200 km (124 mi)
D) 400 km (249 mi)
  • 26. What is the name of the largest meteorite crater cluster on Saaremaa?
A) Kaali
B) Emajõgi
C) Tartu
D) Narva
  • 27. What is the average annual precipitation in Estonia?
A) 1000 mm (39.4 in)
B) 800 mm (31.5 in)
C) 300 mm (11.8 in)
D) 568 mm (22.4 in)
  • 28. What is the length of Estonia's border with Russia?
A) 324 km (201 mi)
B) 500 km (311 mi)
C) 200 km (124 mi)
D) 400 km (249 mi)
  • 29. Which body of water lies to the north of Estonia?
A) The Gulf of Finland
B) Lake Peipus
C) The Black Sea
D) The Baltic Sea
  • 30. What was one of the most burdensome legacies of the Soviet occupation in Estonia?
A) Political instability
B) Cultural assimilation
C) Widespread environmental pollution
D) Economic recession
  • 31. Which entity was primarily responsible for environmental damage during the Soviet occupation in Estonia?
A) The Soviet Army
B) Local industries
C) Estonian government
D) Danish forces
  • 32. How much land at the Tapa air base was covered by a layer of jet fuel?
A) 10 square kilometres
B) 4 square kilometres
C) 6 square kilometres
D) 8 square kilometres
  • 33. What percentage of Estonia's air pollution was reported to come from oil shale-based thermal power stations near Narva?
A) Nearly 75%
B) 90%
C) 25%
D) 50%
  • 34. What natural hazard frequently occurs in certain areas of Estonia during the spring?
A) Tornadoes
B) Landslides
C) Flooding
D) Earthquakes
  • 35. Which pollutant's emission levels have fallen dramatically in Estonia due to improved technology and monitoring?
A) Nitrogen oxides
B) Sulfur dioxide from oil-shale burning power plants
C) Methane
D) Carbon monoxide
  • 36. Which international agreement is Estonia a party to that focuses on the protection of the ozone layer?
A) Whaling
B) Tropical Timber 2006
C) Desertification
D) Ozone Layer Protection
  • 37. What was the combined cost of environmental cleanup at Sillamäe and Paldiski?
A) 8 billion EEK
B) More than EEK3.5 billion
C) 4 million EEK
D) 10 million EEK
  • 38. Which treaty is Estonia a party to that aims at preventing nuclear weapon tests?
A) Law of the Sea
B) Air Pollution-Heavy Metals
C) Marine Dumping-London Protocol
D) Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban
  • 39. What is the total area of Western Estonia in square kilometers?
A) 2,840 km²
B) 45,228 km²
C) The text does not specify a separate area for Western Estonia.
D) 42,338 km²
  • 40. Which natural resource is NOT listed as being found in Estonia?
A) Rare earth elements
B) Peat
C) Gold
D) Oil shale (kukersite)
  • 41. Which geographical area includes the capital city Tallinn?
A) Western Estonia
B) Southern Estonia
C) Northern Estonia
D) Eastern Estonia
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