Switzerland

Question 1

Zermart is known for what?

Answer 1

Rhe Matterhorn

Question 2

How many visitors does the Zermatt attract each year?

Answer 2

2 million

Question 3

What is the population of Zermatt?

Answer 3

6000 but this increases to 35,000 in the ski season

Question 4

The World Wide Fund for Nature reports what about ski resorts?

Answer 4

It’s one of the most ecologically damaging leisure activities in the Alps.

Question 5

What has the Zermatt resort won?

Answer 5

Buildings and companies won sustainability prizes - European Solar Prize

Question 6

The Zermatt Bergbahnen AG (manages the ski lifts) invests how much in environmental projects?

Answer 6

1 million Swiss francs

Question 7

What % of high altitude slopes have been repaired with trees by the Zermatt Bergbahnen AG?

Answer 7

85%

Question 8

How many areas does the Zermatt protect?

Answer 8

Six protected forests, 10 areas designed to to be wildlife sanctuaries, including 7 endemic plants

Question 9

In 2007 there was contreversy to build what on the Matterhorn?

Answer 9

A new tower with hotel and restaurant that would raise the mountain to over 4000m in height.

Question 10

In 2010 there was controversy to build what?

Answer 10

A car park for 2000 cars, and would require clearing 9000m² of forest