20 questions
How many registered international Ramsar wetlands are there in Turkey?
59
13
14
29
There are ruins of the ancient city of Herakleia in Bafa Lake.
True
False
In which city of Turkey is Bafa Lake and Azap Lake located?
İzmir
Ankara
Aydın
İstanbul
Dolina Neretve is full of different fish species.
Yes
No
In 1971. was signed Ramsar Convention.
Yes
No
Which of the following does not belong to natural wetlands
the rivers
the rice fields
the deltas
the lagoons
What do wetlands offer? (select all that apply)
Contribute to the conservation of wildlife by providing shelter for birds.
They are the only source of water but not irrigation.
They produce fish and offer man many opportunities for exercise and recreation.
They enrich the underground aquifers.
The contract Ramsar entered into force in December 1975 and was the first convention to deal exclusively with habitat protection.
True
False
Over time (from 1991 to 2013) wetlands of international importance have been designated in Romania. How many are there?
23
19
31
The Danube Delta is the second largest and best preserved of the European deltas.
True
False
How many Ramsar Wetlands are there in Poland?
10
12
13
I don’t know
How many wetlands are there in Italy, listed in the Ramsar Convention?
30
20
15
52
How many Wetlands does Portugal have?
11
21
31
41
Which lake is the second largest in Greece
Kerkini
Volvi
Prespes
Vistonida
Prespes are lakes shared between Albania, Greece and Northern Macedonia.
True
False
It is considered to be one of the top European bird watching destinations.
River Evros
Lake Volvi
River Axios
Lake Kerkini
How many wetlands are in Lithuania?
10
25
1000
58
What’s the percentage of surface water in rivers and lakes?
30%
3%
0,3%
What percentage of all wetland species are threatened with extinction?
2,5 %
25%
5%
Name 2 reasons why the wetlands are important:
Feed us and Provide a home for nature
Feed us and Take bath
Take bath and Provide a home for nature