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