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WorksheetsDonau Auen Case Study
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What environmental philosophy does the following statement from the Declaration of Tulcea emphasise? "Sharing the common mission of the conservation of natural resources and heritage of international interest for current and future generations"
a)
Exploitation
b)
Sustainable Development
c)
Protection
d)
Conservation
2.
The network of national parks involved in signing the Declaration of Tulcea came from 8 countries. Which option below lists a country that is NOT part of this network?.
a)
Bulgaria, Germany, Austria,
b)
Hungary, Slovakia, Ukraine
c)
Germany, Austria, Romania
d)
Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia
3.
A key component of the success of the Danube Parks (outlined in the magazine) is the co-operation of numerous national parks. This has been at 'what' level of co-operation?
a)
Transnational
b)
National
c)
Bilateral
d)
Unilateral
4.
Two festivals were held in Danube national parks in 2013 and 2014. These mostly demonstrate the importance of natural areas for:
a)
Ecological Values
b)
Economic Values
c)
Cultural Values
d)
Aesthetic Values
5.
Black Poplar is a....
a)
Extinct Species
b)
Pioneer Species
c)
Decomposer species
d)
Keystone species
6.
The General Public are identified as an important audience in the Danube Park Communication Plan. One of the main reasons for this is so:
a)
people are more aware of their environment
b)
people are willing to support and participate in projects
c)
people are aware of the project and who is involved
d)
people are aware of ways they can use the park
7.
Which of the following Communication Activities is NOT stated in the Communication Plan:
a)
Cultural Activities
b)
Public awareness of Danube Flagship species
c)
Press relations and Media
d)
Demonstrating at UNEP conferences.
8.
Which species might be prone to extinction because due to the 10% energy transfer (rule of thumb) between trophic levels?
a)
White tailed eagle
b)
Egret
c)
Beaver
d)
Little-ringed Plover
9.
The Danube is stated as being part of "our joint European natural heritage", what value does the author of the Pamphlet suggest as being important by this statement?
a)
Ecological
b)
Aesthetic
c)
Cultural
d)
Economic
10.
Other than the white tailed eagle (pictured) what is another Flagship species found in the Danube national parks?
a)
Sturgeon
b)
Cormorant
c)
Siberian Water Lily
d)
Pelican
11.
Which number shows the location of the Donau Auen?
a)
9
b)
10
c)
11
d)
12
12.
Where the Danube meets the Black Sea an edge effect is observed causing increased Biodiversity. What are these areas called?
a)
Endemic
b)
Protected
c)
Aesthetic
d)
Hotspot
13.
Which of the following species found in the Danube National Parks is the closest to Extinction? (according to the IUCN red list).
a)
Pelican
b)
Whitetailed Eagle
c)
Sturgeon
d)
Carp
14.
Sturgeon has commercial value for its caviar and flesh, these fish also have special value for scientists. Which of the following is especially interesting to science?
a)
they're older than dinosaurs
b)
they're found in Europe Asia and America
c)
their migration has been stopped by dams in Serbia
d)
they feed on bottom dwelling invertebrates
15.
In respect to location, which three conservation areas may be the most successful?
a)
1,2,3
b)
2,3,4
c)
5,6,7
d)
10,11,12
16.
The proximity of the Donau Auen to Vienna is a useful characteristic for the protection of its habitats.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
A buffer zone around a national park Decreases or Increases the severity of the edge effect?
a)
Decreases
b)
Increases
18.
Which of the following IS NOT a type of zoning for activities within the Donau Auen National Park?
a)
Inner Zones
b)
Nature Zones
c)
Nature Zones with Management
d)
Outer Zones
19.
Complete the title of the Magazine: Nature Protection along the Danube River: ...
a)
A symbol for Natural Forests
b)
Cooperation without borders
c)
What's in it for us?
d)
A transnational tourist destination
20.
How many mammalian species are found in the Donau Auen?
a)
10
b)
20
c)
30
d)
40
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