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Which of the Canary Islands has got the smallest population?
La Graciosa.
In Spain, there are nearly 40 areas with special laws to protect nature.
True
The low land between two mountains is called a hill.
It is called a valley
These people have got connection with the Canary Islands.
-Roman soldiers
-Christopher Columbus
-Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Which island's capital is Puerto del Rosario?
-El Hierro
-Lanzarote
-Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura
Which of the Canary Islands has got the biggest population?
Tenerife
A parrot can live for 100 years!
True
There are two observatories in the Canary Islands. One in Roque de los Muchachos (La Palma) and another in Garajonay (La Gomera).
One in Roque de los Muchachos (La Palma) and another in Teide National Park (Tenerife).
One is not a World Heritage Site:
-The Statue of Liberty in New York.
-Teide National Park.
-Auditorio Tenerife
-The Alhambra in Granada
Auditorio Tenerife
Which of Columbus ships saw land first?
-Pinta
-Miña
-Santa María
Pinta
When did Columbus travel from Spain to the New World for the first time?
1492
Today there is still a volcanic "hotspot" called the Canary hotspot.
True. It is near the north-western coast of Africa.
The English flag is similar to Tenerife flag.
The Scottish flag.
Who isn't a Canarian musician?
-Benito Cabrera
-Benito Pérez Galdós
-José Antonio Ramos
Benito Pérez Galdós
Who creates World Heritage Sites?
-UNESCO
-The US governement
-Microsoft
UNESCO
Why is the island of La Gomera called Isla Colombina? (Columbus' Island)
Because Columbus stopped there on his way to the New World.
Camels first appeared in the Canary Islands in the 16th century.
False. They first appeared in the 15th century and they were used for agriculture.
You can see many types of whales and dolphins between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
between Tenerife and La Gomera. (29 different types)
One is not a mountain:
-Caldera Blanca
-Tindaya
-Las Puntas
Las Puntas. It is a beach in El Hierro.
Which nature reserve is near The Roque de los Muchachos observatory?
-Timanfaya
-Caldera de Taburiente
-Garajonay
Caldera de Taburiente
What percentage of children on La Gomera learn how to whistle?
100% They have to learn Silbo Gomero at school.
The largest lizard in the world is the Komodo dragon from Indonesia.
True. Some Komodo dragons are three metres long!
Santiago Calatrava built Auditorio de Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Auditorio Alfredo Kraus (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria).
He designed the Auditorio de Tenerife.
What is not a route of Tenerife tram?
-Santa Cruz to La Laguna
-Santa Cruz to Taco
-Santa Cruz to Los Rodeos.
Santa Cruz to Los Rodeos.
Which of the Canary Islands is associated with scuba diving?
-Lanzarote
-Fuerteventura
-El Hierro
-La Gomera
El Hierro. The main centre for scuba diving is in La Restinga.