National Parks: The Earth's Natural Heritage!

#90 Week 19

Author

Sigrun Sørumgård
May 06, 2025

How well do you know the world's most beautiful and protected natural areas?

  1. What is the name of the world's first national park, established in 1872 in the United States?

  2. In which country is the Serengeti National Park located, known for animal migrations and safaris?

  3. In which country is Banff National Park located, known for mountains, lakes and glaciers?

  4. What is Norway's largest national park on the mainland?

  5. What is the world's largest tropical rainforest called, which has several national parks in different countries?

  6. What is the name of the national park in South Africa that is among the world's oldest and most famous for safaris?

  7. In which country is Torres del Paine National Park, known for its dramatic rock formations and glaciers?

  8. In which country is Kakadu National Park, which is both culturally and naturally protected?

  9. What are areas of high biological value in the sea called, which are often protected in a similar way to national parks on land?

  10. In which European country is Ordesa National Park, one of the oldest in Europe?

The Wonder Wall

  • The hottest place on Earth was recorded in a national park. In 1913, temperatures reached 134˚F (56.6˚C) in Death Valley National Park in California and Nevada. It often hits 120˚F (48.8˚C) in Death Valley.

  • Sequoia National Park in California is home to General Sherman, the largest known tree in the world. While General Sherman isn’t the tallest or the oldest tree on Earth, at 52,500 cubic feet in volume, it is the largest. To put its size in perspective, an Olympic sized swimming pool has a volume of 88,500 cubic feet—that means General Sherman is a little over half the size of a swimming pool. At a mere 2000 years old, however, it’s just reaching middle age. Scientists say it’s still growing

  • Ukraine is home to the most national parks in Europe, followed by Norway and Finland.

Yesterday´s Questions & Answers

  1. What was the name of the very first Star Wars film? It was released in 1977.

    Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.

  2. Who created the Star Wars universe? So, who is the filmmaker, director and screenwriter (at least of the first six films)?

    George Walton Lucas Jr. (born 1944) is the creator of Star Wars, and is an American film director, film producer and screenwriter.

  3. What is the name of Han Solo's partner and co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon?

    Chewbacca, also known as Chewie. Chewie is a Wookiee.

  4. Which actor played Luke Skywalker?

    Mark Richard Hamill (born September 25, 1951 in Oakland, California) is an American actor, best known for his role as Luke Skywalker in George Lucas's fictional Star Wars universe.

  5. Which actress played Princess Leia?

    Carrie Frances Fisher (1956–2016) was an American actress, screenwriter, and author, best known for her role as Princess Leia in George Lucas's fictional Star Wars universe.

  6. What is the name of Luke Skywalker's home planet?

    Tatooine

  7. Which droid does not speak, but is one of the most iconic in the series?

    R2-D2

  8. Which character famously said the words "Luke, I am your father"?

    Darth Vader, who is Anakin Skywalker.

  9. Who plays the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the new Star Wars trilogy?

    Ewan McGregor

  10. What are the Force users who fight for peace and balance in the galaxy called in the Star Wars universe?

    Jedi