2. The great iwss Quiz-Show

3. First round: Nature & Landscapes

4. 1. Which type of landscape does not belong to the Wadden Sea? A: Saltmarshes B: Swamps C: Sand dunes

5. Nature & Landscapes 2. Which bird has the longest bill? A: Curlew B: Oystercatcher C: Cormorant

6. Nature & Landscapes 3. How many eyes does the ragworm have? A: 2 B: 4 C: 6

7. Nature & Landscapes 4. How much salt does 1l of North Sea water contain? A: less than 1g B: about a teaspoon (8g) C: about 4 teaspoons (32g)

8. Nature & Landscapes 5. Which statement about the tides is wrong? A: The sun and the moon have an influence on the tides. B: High and low tide are at the same time every day. C: The tides were important for the development of the Wadden Sea.

9. Nature & Landscapes 6. When can you find the most birds in the Wadden Sea? And why? A: In the summer, because all the breeding birds have young. B: In the winter, because many birds from Scandinavia spend the cold season here. C: In spring and autumn, because many migratory birds stop in the Wadden Sea to build up fat reserves for their further journeys.

10. Nature & Landscapes 7. Which species does not burry in the mud? A: Blue mussel B: Lugworm C: Shorecrab

11. Nature & Landscapes 8. What do the plants that live on salt marshes have in common? A: They need the salt to grow. B: They can tolerate the salt. C: They are so salty, that animals don’t eat them.

12. Nature & Landscapes Answers...

13. Nature & Landscapes 1. Which type of landscape does not belong to the Wadden Sea? A: Saltmarshes B: Swamps C: Sand dunes

14. Nature & Landscapes 1. Which type of landscape does not belong to the Wadden Sea? A: Saltmarshes B: Swamps C: Sand dunes

15. Nature & Landscapes 2. Which bird has the longest bill? A: Curlew B: Oystercatcher C: Cormorant

16. Nature & Landscapes 2. Which bird has the longest bill? A: Curlew B: Oystercatcher C: Cormorant

17. Nature & Landscapes 3. How many eyes does the ragworm have? A: 2 B: 4 C: 6

18. Nature & Landscapes A: 2 B: 4 C: 6 3. How many eyes does the ragworm have?

19. Nature & Landscapes 4. How much salt does 1l of North Sea water contain? A: less than 1g B: about a teaspoon (8g) C: about 4 teaspoons (32g)

20. Nature & Landscapes 4. How much salt does 1l of North Sea water contain? A: less than 1g B: about a teaspoon (8g) C: about 4 teaspoons (32g)

21. Nature & Landscapes 5. Which statement about the tides is wrong? A: The sun and the moon have an influence on the tides. B: High and low tide are at the same time every day. C: The tides were important for the development of the Wadden Sea.

22. Nature & Landscapes A: The sun and the moon have an influence on the tides. B: High and low tide are at the same time every day. C: The tides were important for the development of the Wadden Sea. 5. Which statement about the tides is wrong?

23. Nature & Landscapes 6. When can you find the most birds in the Wadden Sea? And why? A: In the summer, because all the breeding birds have young. B: In the winter, because many birds from Scandinavia spend the cold season here. C: In spring and autumn, because many migratory birds stop in the Wadden Sea to build up fat reserves for their further journeys.

24. Nature & Landscapes 6. When can you find the most birds in the Wadden Sea? And why? A: In the summer, because all the breeding birds have young. B: In the winter, because many birds from Scandinavia spend the cold season here. C: In spring and autumn, because many migratory birds stop in the Wadden Sea to build up fat reserves for their further journeys.

25. Nature & Landscapes 7. Which species does not burry in the mud? A: Blue mussel B: Lugworm C: Shorecrab

26. Nature & Landscapes A: Blue mussel B: Lugworm C: Shorecrab 7. Which species does not burry in the mud?

27. Nature & Landscapes 8. What do the plants that live on salt marshes have in common? A: They need the salt to grow. B: They can tolerate the salt. C: They are so salty, that animals don’t eat them.

28. Nature & Landscapes 8. What do the plants that live on salt marshes have in common? A: They need the salt to grow. B: They can tolerate the salt. C: They are so salty, that animals don’t eat them.

29. Second round: Culture & History

30. 1. For how long have people been living on the island of Rømø? A: For 80 years B: For 800 years C: For 8000 years Culture & history

31. 2. Which material are many roofs especially of older buildings made of? A: Straw B: Reed C: Hay Culture & history

32. 3. What do people in Denmark celebrate on February 21st? A: Midwinternight B: Pers evening C: St. Hans Culture & history

33. 4. Which letter does not belong to the Danish alphabet? A: ø B: œ C: å Culture & history

34. 5. What was the most southern village on Rømø named after and what is it called? A: The harbour: Havneby B: The beach: Strandsby C: The island of Sylt: Syltsby Culture & history

35. 6. The Youth Hostel on Rømø is an old... A: Farmhouse B: Fisher’s hut C: Captain’s house Culture & history

36. 7. A popular sport on Rømø is... A: Ring swimming B: Ring cycling C: Ring riding Culture & history

37. 8. In the past, the people on Rømø were farmers or fishers. Today, the major source of income is... A: Hunting B: Journalism C: Tourism Culture & history

38. Answers...

39. 1. For how long have people been living on the island of Rømø? A: For 80 years B: For 800 years C: For 8000 years Culture & history

40. 1. For how long have people been living on the island of Rømø? A: For 80 years B: For 800 years C: For 8000 years Culture & history

41. 2. Which material are many roofs especially of older buildings made of? A: Straw B: Reed C: Hay Culture & history

42. 2. Which material are many roofs especially of older buildings made of? A: Straw B: Reed C: Hay Culture & history

43. 3. What do people in Denmark celebrate on February 21st? A: Midwinternight B: Pers evening C: St. Hans Culture & history

44. 3. What do people in Denmark celebrate on February 21st? A: Midwinternight B: Pers evening C: St. Hans Culture & history

45. 4. Which letter does not belong to the Danish alphabet? A: ø B: œ C: å Culture & history

46. 4. Which letter does not belong to the Danish alphabet? A: ø B: œ C: å Culture & history

47. A: The harbour: Havneby B: The beach: Strandsby C: The island of Sylt: Syltsby Culture & history 5. What was the most southern village on Rømø named after and what is it called?

48. A: The harbour: Havneby B: The beach: Strandsby C: The island of Sylt: Syltsby Culture & history 5. What was the most southern village on Rømø named after and what is it called?

49. 6. The Youth Hostel on Rømø is an old... A: Farmhouse B: Fisher’s hut C: Captain’s house Culture & history

50. A: Farmhouse B: Fisher’s hut C: Captain’s house Culture & history 6. The Youth Hostel on Rømø is an old...

51. 7. A popular sport on Rømø is... A: Ring swimming B: Ring cycling C: Ring riding Culture & history

52. 7. A popular sport on Rømø is... A: Ring swimming B: Ring cycling C: Ring riding Culture & history

53. 8. In the past, the people on Rømø were farmers or fishers. Today, the major source of income is... A: Hunting B: Journalism C: Tourism Culture & history

54. 8. In the past, the people on Rømø were farmers or fishers. Today, the major source of income is... A: Hunting B: Journalism C: Tourism Culture & history

55. Third round: Impact & Protection

56. 1.What is special about the Wadden Sea area? A: It’s the largest nature reserve in Europe. B: It’s the most important stopping place for many migratory birds. C: It’s one of the most productive ecosystems on earth. Impact & protection

57. 2. How many national parks are there in the international Wadden Sea area? A: There is no national park at all B: A single big one C: Six national parks Impact & protection

58. 3. What is the cooperation between the Wadden Sea countries called? A: Annual Wadden Sea protection meeting of environmental ministers B: Joint effort to save our seas C: Trilateral cooperation on the protection of the Wadden Sea Impact & protection

59. 4. Which human activities are dangerous for the Wadden Sea? A: Overextensive fishing B: ´Release of oil from ships and platforms C: Damage and disturbance caused by mass tourism Impact & protection

60. 5. Why is it important that the three Wadden Sea countries work together to protect the Wadden Sea? A: Because the Wadden Sea is one big ecosystem that does not know national borders. B: Because many tourists want to spend their holidays there. C: Because the migratory birds need international signs to find their way. Impact & protection

61. 6. What can you do if there is a conflict and you want to find a solution that everybody agrees with? A: Just make a new law and people will automatically obey it. B: Ask everybody what he or she thinks and then choose one of the suggestions. C: Let the different interest groups find a compromise. Impact & protection

62. 7. For how long have the three Wadden Sea countries been working together? A: 25 years B: 50 years C: 75 years Impact & protection

63. 8. What is going to be built on Rømø that many locals do not agree with? A: Airport B: Giant swimming pool C: Golf course Impact & protection

64. Answers...

65. A: It’s the largest nature reserve in Europe. B: It’s the most important stopping place for many migratory birds. C: It’s one of the most productive ecosystems on earth. Impact & protection 1.What is special about the Wadden Sea area?

66. A: It’s the largest nature reserve in Europe. B: It’s the most important stopping place for many migratory birds. C: It’s one of the most productive ecosystems on earth. Impact & protection 1.What is special about the Wadden Sea area?

67. 2. How many national parks are there in the international Wadden Sea area? A: There is no national park at all B: A single big one C: Six national parks Impact & protection

68. 2. How many national parks are there in the international Wadden Sea area? A: There is no national park at all B: A single big one C: Six national parks Impact & protection

69. 3. What is the cooperation between the Wadden Sea countries called? A: Annual Wadden Sea protection meeting of environmental ministers B: Joint effort to save our seas C: Trilateral cooperation on the protection of the Wadden Sea Impact & protection

70. 3. What is the cooperation between the Wadden Sea countries called? A: Annual Wadden Sea protection meeting of environmental ministers B: Joint effort to save our seas C: Trilateral cooperation on the protection of the Wadden Sea Impact & protection

71. 4. Which human activities are dangerous for the Wadden Sea? A: Overextensive fishing B: ´Release of oil from ships and platforms C: Damage and disturbance caused by mass tourism Impact & protection

72. 4. Which human activities are dangerous for the Wadden Sea? A: Overextensive fishing B: ´Release of oil from ships and platforms C: Damage and disturbance caused by mass tourism Impact & protection

73. 5. Why is it important that the three Wadden Sea countries work together to protect the Wadden Sea? A: Because the Wadden Sea is one big ecosystem that does not know national borders. B: Because many tourists want to spend their holidays there. C: Because the migratory birds need international signs to find their way. Impact & protection

74. 5. Why is it important that the three Wadden Sea countries work together to protect the Wadden Sea? A: Because the Wadden Sea is one big ecosystem that does not know national borders. B: Because many tourists want to spend their holidays there. C: Because the migratory birds need international signs to find their way. Impact & protection

75. 6. What can you do if there is a conflict and you want to find a solution that everybody agrees with? A: Just make a new law and people will automatically obey it. B: Ask everybody what he or she thinks and then choose one of the suggestions. C: Let the different interest groups find a compromise. Impact & protection

76. 6. What can you do if there is a conflict and you want to find a solution that everybody agrees with? A: Just make a new law and people will automatically obey it. B: Ask everybody what he or she thinks and then choose one of the suggestions. C: Let the different interest groups find a compromise. Impact & protection

77. 7. For how long have the three Wadden Sea countries been working together? A: 25 years B: 50 years C: 75 years Impact & protection

78. 7. For how long have the three Wadden Sea countries been working together? A: 25 years B: 50 years C: 75 years Impact & protection

79. 8. What is going to be built on Rømø that many locals do not agree with? A: Airport B: Giant swimming pool C: Golf course Impact & protection

80. 8. What is going to be built on Rømø that many locals do not agree with? A: Airport B: Giant swimming pool C: Golf course Impact & protection

81. And the winner is...