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