Wild About Biodiversity Quiz

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Wild About Biodiversity Quiz

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1. Where do Irish swifts build their nests?

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A) Underground burrows

B) Caves

C) Holes in old buildings

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2. Why are bats important for biodiversity in Ireland?

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A) They pollinate crops

B) They control insect populations

C) They spread tree seeds

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3. What do hedgehogs typically do during winter in Ireland?

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A) Migrate to warmer countries

B) Hibernate

C) Build nests in trees

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4. What insect is vital for pollination in Ireland?

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A) Bumblebee

B) Ladybird

C) Ant

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5. What rare fish lives in only a few Irish lakes?

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A) Pollan

B) Salmon

C) Pike

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6 Which county is home to the famous Burren landscape?

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A) Clare

B) Wicklow

C) Cork

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7. What animal has been on Earth longer than trees?

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A) Sharks

B) Elephants

C) Turtles

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8. What is Ireland’s only native land reptile?

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A) Slow worm

B) Common lizard

C) Grass snake

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9. Which of these is NOT a native Irish species?

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A) Red squirrel

B) Grey squirrel

C) Irish hare

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10. What are the two seal species commonly found in Ireland?

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A) Harbour seal & Grey seal

B) Elephant seal & Monk seal

C) Sea lion & Fur seal

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11. What type of wetland covers much of western Ireland?

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A) Salt marsh

B) Blanket bog

C) Mangrove

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12. Which bird was reintroduced to Ireland in recent years?

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A) Peregrine falcon

B) White-tailed sea eagle

C) Barn owl

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13. Which Irish island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also home to puffins?

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A) Achill Island

B) Skellig Michael

C) Valentia Island

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14. Which forest is called the “lungs of the Earth”?

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A) Congo Rainforest

B) Amazon Rainforest

C) Black Forest

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15. What lives in Irish bogs and helps store carbon?

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A) Heather

B) Sphagnum moss

C) Thistle

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16. What flower is especially good for attracting bees in Ireland?

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A) Daffodil

B) Lavender

C) Tulip

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17. What is Ireland’s smallest bat species?

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A) Pipistrelle

B) Brown long-eared bat

C) Natterer’s bat

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18. Which marine mammal is often spotted off Irish coasts?

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A) Orca

B) Narwhal

C) Bottlenose dolphin

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19. Why is it good to leave a corner of your garden ‘wild’?

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A) It looks rustic

B) It gives insects and small animals shelter

C) It reduces mowing time

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20. Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? 🍍

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Dory

Selkies

Spongebob

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