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