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