The 15 quiz questions
Question 1 : Which archipelago, an Ecuadorian national park, inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution?
Possible answers:
- The Galápagos Islands
- The Canary Islands
- The Falkland Islands
- The Hawaiian Islands
Explanation: Charles Darwin visited the Galápagos in 1835 during his voyage on HMS Beagle. Observing endemic species, especially finches, was crucial to his theory of natural selection.
Question 2 : Which South African national park, one of the largest in Africa, is famous for its "Big Five"?
Possible answers:
- Kruger National Park
- Etosha National Park
- Masai Mara National Park
- Chobe National Park
Explanation: Kruger National Park, established in 1898, covers nearly 20,000 km². The Big Five refers to the lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo — the five most difficult animals to hunt on foot.
Question 3 : In which European country is Plitvice Lakes National Park, famous for its cascades and turquoise lakes?
Possible answers:
- Croatia
- Slovenia
- Montenegro
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
Explanation: Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, features 16 lakes connected by waterfalls. The turquoise water color is due to minerals and microorganisms in the limestone rocks.
Question 4 : Which New Zealand national park is home to the famous Milford Sound, a spectacular fjord?
Possible answers:
- Fiordland
- Abel Tasman
- Tongariro
- Westland
Explanation: Fiordland National Park, in the southwest of the South Island, is New Zealand's largest national park. Milford Sound, described by Rudyard Kipling as the "eighth wonder of the world," attracts over 500,000 visitors per year.
Question 5 : What is the largest national park in Brazil, located in the heart of the Amazon rainforest?
Possible answers:
- Tumucumaque
- Jaú
- Chapada dos Veadeiros
- Iguaçu
Explanation: Tumucumaque Mountains National Park, created in 2002 in Amapá state, covers 38,900 km², making it the largest tropical national park in the world. It harbors exceptional biodiversity that remains largely unexplored.
Question 6 : In which country is Yellowstone National Park, the world's first national park, located?
Possible answers:
- New Zealand
- The United States
- Canada
- Australia
Explanation: Yellowstone, created in 1872 in the United States, is the world's first national park. It is famous for its geysers, including the famous Old Faithful.
Question 7 : Which African national park is famous for the great wildebeest migration?
Possible answers:
- Masai Mara
- Serengeti
- Kruger
- Etosha
Explanation: The Serengeti in Tanzania is the heart of the largest terrestrial animal migration, with over 1.5 million wildebeest also crossing into Kenya's Masai Mara. This annual spectacle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Question 8 : Banff National Park, known for its turquoise lakes, is located in which country?
Possible answers:
- Canada
- The United States
- Switzerland
- Norway
Explanation: Banff, Canada's first national park created in 1885, is located in the Canadian Rockies. Lake Louise is particularly famous there.
Question 9 : Which national park is home to the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock)?
Possible answers:
- Blue Mountains
- Kakadu
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta
- Great Barrier Reef
Explanation: Uluru-Kata Tjuta, in Australia's Northern Territory, protects this monolith sacred to the Anangu Aboriginal people, rising 348 meters above the desert.
Question 10 : Which French national park protects high mountain landscapes in the Alps?
Possible answers:
- Les Calanques
- Port-Cros
- La Vanoise
- Les Cévennes
Explanation: Vanoise National Park, created in 1963, is France's first national park. It protects ibex and marmots in the Alps.
Question 11 : The Grand Canyon, one of the natural wonders of the world, is located in which US state?
Possible answers:
- Utah
- Arizona
- Californie
- Nevada
Explanation: The Grand Canyon in Arizona was carved by the Colorado River over millions of years. It reaches up to 1,800 meters deep.
Question 12 : Which Japanese national park is famous for Mount Fuji?
Possible answers:
- Shiretoko
- Nikko
- Yakushima
- Fuji-Hakone-Izu
Explanation: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park encompasses Mount Fuji (3,776 m), a sacred volcano and symbol of Japan, as well as hot springs.
Question 13 : Victoria Falls, shared between two African countries, is part of which park?
Possible answers:
- Chobe
- Kafue
- Hwange
- Mosi-oa-Tunya
Explanation: Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park (Zambia) and Victoria Falls National Park (Zimbabwe) protect these spectacular 108 m high falls.
Question 14 : Which Icelandic national park is home to Þingvellir, the historic site of the first parliament?
Possible answers:
- Þingvellir
- Snæfellsjökull
- Vatnajökull
- Skaftafell
Explanation: Þingvellir National Park in Iceland is a UNESCO site where the Althing (Viking parliament) met from 930 AD. You can also see the rift between two tectonic plates.
Question 15 : Which Chilean national park is famous for its spectacular granite towers?
Possible answers:
- Torres del Paine
- Lauca
- Conguillío
- Vicente Pérez Rosales
Explanation: Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is renowned for its three iconic granite towers, glaciers, and breathtaking landscapes.




