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Scout Quiz - British Wildlife And Nature

British wildlife is full of surprises, from garden birds to woodland mammals. This quiz helps you check your knowledge of animals, habitats, and how to care for nature outdoors.

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Fascinating Fact:

Litter and plastic can harm wildlife through entanglement or being eaten by mistake. Removing litter safely helps protect local habitats.

This Scouts UK quiz explores British wildlife and nature, including common habitats, how animals and plants depend on each other, and simple ways Scouts can protect the outdoors.

Key Terms

  • Habitat: The natural place where an animal or plant lives, such as a pond, hedgerow, or woodland.
  • Food chain: A simple way to show who eats what in nature, starting with plants and ending with top predators.
  • Biodiversity: The variety of living things in an area, including different plants, animals, and mini-beasts.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is British wildlife?

British wildlife means the animals, plants, and insects that live in the UK, such as foxes, hedgehogs, robins, frogs, butterflies, and wildflowers.

What are common habitats in the UK?

Common UK habitats include gardens, parks, woodland, rivers, ponds, wetlands, grassland, and the coast. Each habitat provides food and shelter for different wildlife.

How can Scouts help protect wildlife when outdoors?

Scouts can protect wildlife by sticking to paths, keeping noise low near nesting areas, taking litter home, not picking wild plants unnecessarily, and leaving habitats as they found them.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .
What is the largest native mammal found in the UK?
Red Deer
Badger
Red Fox
Otter
The red deer is the largest land mammal in the UK, known for it's impressive antlers and is often found in Scotland and the English Moorlands.
2 .
Which of these birds is known for its distinctive red breast?
Blackbird
Blue Tit
Robin
Sparrow
The robin is a familiar garden bird in the UK, especially known for its bright red breast and friendly nature.
3 .
The UK is famous for its hedgerows. What important role do they play in the environment?
They serve as a windbreak
They provide habitats for wildlife
They mark boundaries between properties
All of the above
Hedgerows are crucial for the UK environment, serving as natural boundaries, protecting fields from wind, and providing essential habitats for wildlife.
4 .
Which of the following trees is considered native to the UK?
Eucalyptus
Sycamore
Oak
Cedar
The oak tree is native to the UK and is a symbol of strength and endurance. It supports more wildlife than any other native tree species in the UK.
5 .
What is the name of the UK's only venomous snake?
Adder
Grass snake
Smooth snake
Slow worm
The adder is the UK's only venomous snake. It is shy and prefers woodland, heathland, and moorland habitats.
6 .
Which British insect is famous for its colourful wings and is a symbol of summer?
Dragonfly
Ladybird
Bumblebee
Butterfly
Butterflies are a symbol of summer in the UK, and they are often seen in gardens, meadows, and woodlands, with many species having vibrant, colourful wings.
7 .
Which national park in the UK is known for its rugged mountains and scenic lakes?
Dartmoor
The Peak District
The Lake District
The New Forest
The Lake District, located in northwest England, is renowned for its beautiful lakes, forests, and mountains, and it is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers.
8 .
What is "rewilding," a term often used in British conservation?
Planting new forests
Growing urban gardens
Building wildlife reserves
Reintroducing native species to their natural habitats
Rewilding involves restoring natural processes and reintroducing native species to help ecosystems recover and flourish, enhancing biodiversity.
9 .
What time of year do hedgehogs typically go into hibernation in the UK?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Hedgehogs in the UK usually go into hibernation in the autumn, preparing for the cold winter months by finding a sheltered place and slowing their metabolism.
10 .
Which marine mammal can often be spotted off the coasts of Scotland?
Bottlenose dolphin
Great white shark
Humpback whale
Sea otter
Bottlenose dolphins are commonly seen around the coasts of Scotland, especially in the Moray Firth, where they can be spotted jumping and playing in the water.
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