The Underground Wax Palms of Cocora Valley
  • 1. What is the scientific name of the wax palm?
A) Ceroxylon quindiuense
B) Phoenix dactylifera
C) Arecaceae palmarum
D) Corypha umbraculifera
  • 2. In which country is the Cocora Valley located?
A) Ecuador
B) Peru
C) Colombia
D) Brazil
  • 3. How tall can wax palms grow?
A) Up to 75 meters
B) Up to 45 meters
C) Up to 30 meters
D) Up to 60 meters
  • 4. What botanical family do wax palms belong to?
A) Poaceae
B) Fagaceae
C) Arecaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 5. What is a traditional use of wax palm leaves?
A) Roof thatching
B) Food wrapping
C) Clothing making
D) Basket weaving
  • 6. In which Colombian department is Cocora Valley located?
A) Tolima
B) Caldas
C) Antioquia
D) Quindío
  • 7. What is a major conservation effort in Cocora Valley?
A) Mining operations
B) Urban development
C) Plantation agriculture
D) Reforestation projects
  • 8. What is the local significance of the wax palm?
A) National tree of Colombia
B) Icon of Ecuador
C) Traditional fruit tree
D) Symbol of biodiversity
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