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