 - 1. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in central Vietnam. It is known for its stunning karst landscapes, underground rivers, and vast network of caves. The park is home to Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, as well as numerous other caves and grottoes waiting to be explored. The pristine beauty of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park offers a truly unique and unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 2
D) 1
- 2. Which river runs through Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Yangtze River
B) Red River
C) Son River
D) Mekong River
- 3. What type of rock formations are common in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Sedimentary rocks
B) Volcanic rocks
C) Karst formations
D) Metamorphic rocks
- 4. Which year was Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 2012
B) 2003
C) 1999
D) 2007
- 5. Which famous British cave explorer first explored Hang Son Doong in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Howard Limbert
B) Sarah Williams
C) John Smith
D) David Johnson
- 6. Which activity is popular among visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Snorkeling
B) Hiking
C) Surfing
D) Caving
- 7. Which ethnic group inhabits the region around Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Thai
B) Kinh
C) Hmong
D) Van Kieu
- 8. Which of the following is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Vietnam?
A) My Son Sanctuary
B) Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
C) Halong Bay
D) Cu Chi Tunnels
- 9. What is the nickname of Hang Son Doong, the world's largest cave?
A) Green Paradise Cave
B) Mountain River Cave
C) Echoing Chambers Cave
D) Starshine Cave
- 10. How many caves have been discovered in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Around 200
B) Over 300
C) Exactly 400
D) Less than 100
- 11. What is the climate like in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Tropical monsoon
B) Desert
C) Arctic
D) Temperate
- 12. What is the name of the Son Doong Cave tour company based in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Oxalis Adventure
B) Speleology Ventures
C) Underground Expeditions
D) Cave Explorer Collective
- 13. Which endangered species is found in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park?
A) Rhinoceros
B) Asian Elephant
C) Bengal Tiger
D) Saola
- 14. What is the karst landscape in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park formed from?
A) Basalt
B) Granite
C) Limestone
D) Sandstone
- 15. Where is Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park located?
A) In the North Central Coast region of Vietnam
B) In the South Central Coast region of Vietnam
C) In the Red River Delta region of Vietnam
D) In the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam
- 16. What is Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park recognized as by UNESCO?
A) A Biosphere Reserve
B) An International Peace Park
C) A Global Geopark
D) A World Heritage Site
- 17. Which country does the Hin Namno National Park border Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng?
A) Cambodia
B) Thailand
C) Laos
D) China
- 18. What is the total length of the cave system discovered in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng as of 2009?
A) 200 km
B) 300 km
C) About 126 km
D) 50 km
- 19. What is the core zone area of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 857.54 km²
B) 1000 km²
C) 500 km²
D) 1500 km²
- 20. Which dynasty's literature first mentioned Phong Nha Cave in 1550?
A) Lê dynasty
B) Hồ dynasty
C) Nguyễn dynasty
D) Trần dynasty
- 21. What was the title conferred to Phong Nha Cave by King Minh Mạng in 1824?
A) "Thần Hiển Linh" (神顯靈)
B) "Bích Tường Đài" (碧樓臺)
C) "Ngọc Hồn Cung" (玉魂宮)
D) "Diệu ứng chi thần" (妙應之神)
- 22. What is the total area of the buffer zone in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 1500 km²
B) 1954 km²
C) 1000 km²
D) 2500 km²
- 23. In which year did the British Caving Association discover Sơn Đoòng Cave?
A) 2005
B) 2009
C) 1995
D) 2010
- 24. Which highway is near Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Đồng Hới Expressway
B) Hồ Chí Minh Highway
C) National Route 5
D) Quảng Trường Road
- 25. What is the name of the small airport near Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Khe Gat Airbase
B) Đồng Hới International Airport
C) Phong Nha Airport
D) Minh Hóa Regional Airport
- 26. Which railway is located approximately 28 km east of Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Phong Nha Express
B) Đồng Hới–Huế Railway
C) Hanoi–Saigon Railway
D) Quảng Bình Line
- 27. Which of the following communes is part of Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Đồng Hới City
B) Hin Namno
C) Minh Hóa Commune
D) Tan Trach
- 28. When was the Phong Nha Nature Reserve officially declared by the Vietnamese government?
A) 1975
B) 9 August 1986
C) 12 December 2001
D) 1991
- 29. In what year did the Phong Nha Nature Reserve become a national park?
A) 2001
B) 1991
C) 2015
D) 1986
- 30. How is the total area of Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park divided?
A) Into urban, rural, and industrial areas.
B) Into strictly protected, ecological recovery, and administrative service zones.
C) Based on elevation levels.
D) By water bodies.
- 31. What is the annual mean temperature range in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 23–25 °C (73–77 °F)
B) 6–8 °C (43–46 °F)
C) 18–20 °C (64–68 °F)
D) 30–32 °C (86–90 °F)
- 32. During which months does the hottest weather occur in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) September to November
B) March to May
C) December to February
D) June to August
- 33. What percentage of the annual rainfall falls during the monsoon?
A) 70%
B) 50%
C) 30%
D) 88%
- 34. How many rainy days per year does Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park experience?
A) Exactly 120
B) Around 200
C) More than 160
D) Less than 100
- 35. What is the mean annual relative humidity in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 84%
B) 75%
C) 60%
D) 90%
- 36. How many major levels of karst development have occurred in Phong Nha–Kẻ Bàng?
A) Seven
B) Five
C) Nine
D) Three
- 37. What geological processes have played a role in shaping the landscape of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Meteor impacts
C) Glacial movements
D) Sulphurous solution and hydrothermal action.
- 38. How many stages of Earth's crust development contributed to the current landscape of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Five
D) Seven
- 39. Which era marks the beginning of the karst formation in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng?
A) Paleozoic era, 400 million years ago.
B) Cenozoic era
C) Mesozoic era
D) Neogene period
- 40. How does the geological structure of karst in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng compare to other Southeast Asian karsts?
A) It is younger and simpler.
B) It is older and has more complicated geological structures.
C) It is primarily volcanic.
D) It lacks underground rivers.
- 41. Which creek is mentioned as having a narrow valley in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Chua Ngút creek
B) Am creek
C) Rao Thuong river
D) Cha Lo creek
- 42. Which peak is located at the southernmost edge of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Cổ Khu (886 m)
B) Co Preu (1213 m)
C) Phu Toc Vu (1000 m)
D) Mã Tác (1068 m)
- 43. Which of the following peaks is not located in the karstic area?
A) Phu Mun (1078 m)
B) Co Unet (1150 m)
C) Phu Canh (1095 m)
D) Phu Toc Vu (1000 m)
- 44. Which peak is located along the Laotian-Vietnamese borderline?
A) Phu Toc Vu (1000 m)
B) Co Preu (1213 m)
C) Phu Tạo (1174 m)
D) U Bò (1009 m)
- 45. Which peak is located in the karstic area and has a height of 1078 meters?
A) Phu Tu En
B) Phu Dung
C) Phu On Chinh
D) Phu Mun
- 46. Which peak is located in the karstic area and has a height of 949 meters?
A) Phu Tu
B) Phu On Boi
C) Phu Co Tri
D) Phu Toan
- 47. Which waterfall in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng is known for its spectacular views?
A) Trạ Ang Stream
B) Mọc Stream
C) Gió Waterfall
D) Son Doong Cave
- 48. What is the length of the underground river in Phong Nha Cave?
A) 44.5 kilometers
B) 13,969 meters
C) 5,258 meters
D) 7,729 meters
- 49. Which grotto is known for its underground river of 3351 meters?
A) Thung Grotto
B) Cha An Grotto
C) E Grotto
D) Khe Tien Grotto
- 50. What is the meaning of 'Phong Nha' in Hán Nôm?
A) Wind-tooth
B) Royal court
C) Limestone forest
D) Summit
- 51. How long is the Khe Ry Grotto stream?
A) 5,258 meters
B) 667 meters
C) 736 meters
D) 13,817 kilometers or 8.585 miles
- 52. Which grotto is 667 meters long and has a width of 15 meters?
A) Khe Tien Grotto
B) Thung Grotto
C) Cha An Grotto
D) E Grotto
- 53. What is the height of En Grotto?
A) 133 meters
B) 15 meters
C) 78.6 meters
D) 83 meters
- 54. Which grotto is accessible by the Hồ Chí Minh trail?
A) Khe Ry Grotto
B) Thung Grotto
C) Cha An Grotto
D) E Grotto
- 55. What is the length of En Grotto?
A) 667 meters
B) 520 meters
C) 1645 meters
D) 736 meters
- 56. What is the height of Dark Grotto?
A) 15 meters
B) 83 meters
C) 133 meters
D) 78.6 meters
- 57. Which ethnic group inhabits Ruc Caroong Grotto?
A) Chinese ethnic group
B) Khmer ethnic group
C) Arem ethnic group
D) Vietnamese ethnic group
- 58. Who discovered Tiên Sơn Cave?
A) A local inhabitant
B) British cave scientists
C) Deb Limbert
D) Howard Limbert
- 59. When was Thiên Đường Cave opened to tourists?
A) 2010
B) 2009
C) 2005
D) 3 September 2010
- 60. When was Tiên Sơn Cave discovered?
A) 1991
B) 1935
C) 2010
D) 2005
- 61. When was Ruc Mon Cave discovered?
A) 2008
B) 2016
C) 1999
D) 2017
- 62. Which company offers access to Ruc Mon Cave?
A) Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng Adventure Tours
B) Greenland Tour company
C) Vietnam National Tourism Company
D) Local Government of Quang Binh
- 63. How many species of vascular plants are found in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park according to initial surveys?
A) 300
B) 751
C) 1000
D) 500
- 64. How many of these plant species are listed in Vietnam's Red Data Book as endangered?
A) 75
B) 36
C) 50
D) 10
- 65. Which tree species is the most common in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Podocarpus neriifolius
B) Pometia pinnata
C) Hopea sp.
D) Lagerstroemia calyculata
- 66. What is the dominant plant family in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Rosaceae
B) Fagaceae
C) Lauraceae
D) Theaceae
- 67. What is the size of the Calocedrus macrolepis forest in the park?
A) 50 km2
B) 100 km2
C) 75 km2
D) 25 km2
- 68. How many additional species were discovered by Hanoi National University and the Research Center of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 2000
B) 500
C) 1320
D) 750
- 69. Which of these orchids is classified as endangered by IUCN?
A) Calocedrus macrolepis
B) Paphiopedilum malipoense, Paphiopedilum dianthum, Paphiopedilum concolor
C) Garcinia fragraeoides
D) Hopea sp.
- 70. How many families of vertebrates are found in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 98
B) 66
C) 256
D) 381
- 71. In which year was a new species of gecko discovered in the park?
A) 2015
B) 2005
C) 1999
D) 2010
- 72. Which of these primates is considered globally vulnerable?
A) Assam macaque
B) Stump-tailed macaque
C) Pig-tailed macaque
D) White-cheeked crested gibbon
- 73. How many bat species listed in the IUCN List of Threatened Species have been recorded in this park?
A) Fifteen
B) Ten
C) Twenty
D) Five
- 74. Which of these fish species is endemic to Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Trout
B) Danio quangbinhensis
C) Catfish
D) Salmon
- 75. Which of these birds is a rare species found in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Chestnut-necklaced partridge
B) Sparrow
C) Pigeon
D) Crow
- 76. How many butterfly species were recorded in an initiative survey by Russian and Vietnamese scientists?
A) 150
B) 200
C) 259
D) 300
- 77. Which land snail species is only known from Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Helix aspersa
B) Lissachatina fulica
C) Achatina fulica
D) Cyclophorus phongnhakebangensis
- 78. What are some of the oldest artifacts found in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Bronze shields
B) Roman coins
C) Medieval swords
D) Neolithic axe heads
- 79. Which culture's relics were found in the Phong Nha cave, indicating historical occupation?
A) Vietnamese
B) Khmer
C) Han Chinese
D) Champa
- 80. In which century was a medieval Cham inscription found in the park?
A) 12th century
B) 9th century
C) 7th century
D) 15th century
- 81. When was Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng first nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 2000
B) 2003
C) 1995
D) 1998
- 82. What criteria did Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng meet for its UNESCO recognition in 2003?
A) Criteria II and III
B) Criteria viii
C) Criteria I and IV
D) Criteria V and VI
- 83. How many types of forests are found in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 20
D) 16
- 84. How many boats does the provincial Centre for Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng's Ecotourism and Culture have?
A) 500
B) 300
C) 150
D) 248
- 85. What is the daily earning of a trained boatman in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) VND100,000
B) VND70,000
C) VND50,000
D) VND30,000
- 86. When did Đồng Hới Airport begin operations?
A) July 2009
B) February 2008
C) January 2009
D) May 2008
- 87. Which city is another base for tourists starting their journey to Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng?
A) Huế
B) Đồng Hới
C) Saigon
D) Hanoi
- 88. In which year was Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng ranked 10th in the voting list for seven new world natural wonders?
A) 2009
B) 2007
C) 2008
D) 2014
- 89. Which newspaper listed Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park as one of the world's recommended destinations in 2009?
A) The Washington Post
B) The Guardian
C) Los Angeles Times
D) New York Times
- 90. How many people are part of the Park Management Board?
A) 115
B) 200
C) 75
D) 50
- 91. Which organization sponsors the semi-wild zone for primates in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) Greenpeace
B) Zoologische Gesellschaft Frankfurt (Germany)
C) United Nations Environment Programme
D) World Wildlife Fund
- 92. What is a significant threat to wildlife due to local consumption habits?
A) Poaching of tigers
B) Fishing in protected waters
C) Hunting for wild meat
D) Illegal logging
- 93. What type of power plant is planned near Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) 3600MW coal-fueled thermal-electrical plant
B) Solar power farm
C) Nuclear power plant
D) Hydroelectric dam
- 94. What is a recurring threat to the forest during the dry season?
A) Earthquakes
B) Floods
C) Wildfire
D) Tornadoes
- 95. Who criticized the planning scheme for the land adjacent to Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park?
A) German government
B) Local investors
C) Many experts
D) The provincial authorities
- 96. Which nature reserve, adjacent to Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park, was mentioned in the context of biodiversity protection?
A) Quảng Bình Nature Reserve
B) Kẻ Bàng Nature Reserve
C) Hin Namno Nature Reserve
D) Phong Nha Nature Reserve
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