Question 1

The European Green Capital Award is given to cities that work hard to protect the environment. Which of these is a reason a city might win this award?

Accepted Answer

Using clean energy and having lots of parks

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Making sure no one ever plants trees

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Having the most cars on the road

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Building the tallest skyscrapers in the world

Question 2

The European Green Leaf Award is special because it is for smaller cities and towns. How many people must live in a town for it to be able to apply for this award?

Accepted Answer

Between 20,000 and 100,000 people

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Over 1 million people

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Only 10 people

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Exactly 500 people

Question 3

What is the main goal of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards?

Accepted Answer

To inspire cities to become cleaner and more sustainable for the future

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To see which city can build the fastest roller coasters

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To find out which city has the most expensive shopping malls

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To reward cities for having the most snow during the winter

Question 4

Which leaf color is used in the name of the award given to smaller cities and towns to celebrate their environmental efforts?

Accepted Answer

Green

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Red

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Yellow

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Purple

Question 5

What is the nickname of Nantes?

Accepted Answer

Venice of the west

Answer

The Pearl of France

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Louis the XIV city

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Venice of the east

Question 6

"Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" is a well-known international statement created by the French.

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 7

Where is Limerick?

Accepted Answer

Ireland

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Scotland

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England

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Wales

Question 8

Where is Grenoble?

Accepted Answer

In the French Alps

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In Switzerland

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By the Mediterranean sea

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In the centre of France

Question 9

Where are Heibronn´s main sustainable actions?

Accepted Answer

air and water quality, climate adaptation and circular economy initiatives.

Answer

huge skyscrapers

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many green parks

Question 10

How many people live in Hamburg, Germany?

Accepted Answer

1.8 million

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100

Answer

1 million

Question 11

Where is Vitoria Gasteiz?

Accepted Answer

The capital of the Basque Country in northern Spain

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In Galiza

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In Catalunha

Question 12

What is the currency in Finland?

Accepted Answer

Euro

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Markka

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Krone

Question 13

These are two main sustainable actions taken by Siena, Italy: preservation of its UNESCO-listed historic centre and sustainable tourism management

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 14

Which languages do they speak in Galway

Accepted Answer

Irish and English

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Scottish Gaelic

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English

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