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Thy National Park
Contributed by: Alvarado
  • 1. On what date was Thy National Park officially opened to the public?
A) 22 August 2008
B) 1 April 2008
C) 29 June 2007
D) 15 July 2009
  • 2. Where is Thy National Park located?
A) In Northeast Greenland
B) In Southern Denmark
C) In Central Jutland
D) In Northwest Jutland, Denmark, from Hanstholm to Agger Tange
  • 3. What is the total area of Thy National Park?
A) 300 km2
B) 500 km2
C) 150 km2
D) 244 km2 (94 square miles)
  • 4. When was the dune and heath landscape of Thy selected to be Denmark's first national park?
A) 15 July 2009
B) 29 June 2007
C) 1 April 2008
D) 22 August 2008
  • 5. What is the primary purpose of a Danish national park according to the Forest and Nature Agency?
A) To act as a commercial logging area
B) To serve as a simple tourist attraction
C) To provide recreational areas for urban residents
D) To contain the most unique and characteristic Danish nature and improve and strengthen it
  • 6. What kind of landscape characterizes Thy National Park?
A) Mountainous terrain with dense forests
B) Extensive agricultural fields
C) Urban parks with playgrounds
D) Windy coasts, dune systems, heaths, meadows, and plantations
  • 7. What measures were taken around 1800 to combat drifting sands in Thy?
A) Construction of large dams
B) Introduction of sand-binding chemicals
C) Relocation of local communities
D) Plantings of various grasses and trees, including marram grass and conifers
  • 8. What is the largest connected sandy heath in Denmark?
A) Copenhagen Botanical Garden
B) Thy National Park
C) Northeast Greenland National Park
D) Hanstholm Vildtreservat
  • 9. When is Hanstholm game preserve closed to the public?
A) From 1 October to 31 December
B) From 1 April to 15 July
C) From 1 June to 30 September
D) From 1 January to 31 March
  • 10. Which rare bird breeds in Hanstholm game preserve?
A) Peregrine falcon
B) Bald eagle
C) European golden plover
D) Snowy owl
  • 11. What rare plant can be found in some lakes and ponds near Hanstholm Vildtreservat?
A) Water lobelia
B) Tulip
C) Daffodil
D) Bluebell
  • 12. When were wolves last reported in Thy and Hanstholm Vildtreservat?
A) In the winter of 2010
B) In the autumn of 2012
C) In the summer of 2015
D) In the spring of 2008
  • 13. Which plant is considered rare and protected in Thy National Park?
A) Sunflower
B) Dandelion
C) Daisy
D) Scots loveage herb
  • 14. What international designation has been given to parts of Thy National Park?
A) International Space Station
B) Global Geopark
C) UNESCO World Heritage Site
D) Ramsar area and Natura 2000
  • 15. What type of vegetation is dominant in the sandy heath of Thy National Park?
A) Oak trees and ferns
B) Common heather, sand sedge, marram grass, black crowberry, bell heather, and various lichens
C) Cacti and succulents
D) Pine trees and mosses
  • 16. What is the role of grazing animals in the management of Thy National Park's heath?
A) They are part of a petting zoo
B) They are used for logging purposes
C) They are used for recreational riding
D) They help control excess vegetation
  • 17. What is one of the rare breeders of birds found in the sandy heath of Thy National Park?
A) Kangaroo
B) Crane
C) Polar bear
D) Penguin
  • 18. What is the purpose of controlled burning in Thy National Park?
A) To give the sandy heath a chance by controlling vegetation
B) To clear land for agriculture
C) To generate energy
D) To create firebreaks for wildfire prevention
  • 19. What is the significance of the Stone Age Littorina Sea in Thy National Park?
A) Its remains are visible in the form of limestone cliffs
B) It is a popular swimming spot
C) It is a major shipping route
D) It is a source of fresh water
  • 20. What natural process caused the land in Thy National Park to rise after the last Ice Age?
A) Post-glacial rebound
B) Erosion
C) Tectonic uplift
D) Volcanic activity
  • 21. Which of the following is NOT a visible trace of Stone Age cultures in Thy National Park?
A) Dolmens
B) Organized flint productions
C) Kitchen middens
D) Burial mounds
  • 22. When did organized efforts to stop the destructive sand drifts in Thy begin?
A) During World War II
B) Around the year 1800
C) During the Viking Age
D) In the Middle Ages
  • 23. How many restored bunkers and batteries are there along the coastline in Thy National Park?
A) Eight
B) Five
C) Ten
D) Three
  • 24. What was the purpose of the German bunkers built in Thy during World War II?
A) Conducting scientific research
B) Fortifying the Atlantic Wall
C) Housing refugees
D) Storing food supplies
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