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