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