- 1. In which country is Huascarán National Park situated?
A) Colombia
B) Peru
C) Chile
D) Bolivia
- 2. Which ecosystem can be found in Huascarán National Park?
A) Tundra
B) Rainforest
C) Andean
D) Desert
- 3. What is the main purpose of establishing national parks like Huascarán?
A) Conservation of biodiversity
B) Building urban settlements
C) Promoting tourism
D) Extracting natural resources
- 4. Which indigenous community resides within Huascarán National Park?
A) Inuit
B) Quechua
C) Aboriginal Australians
D) Maasai
- 5. When was Huascarán National Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 2000
B) 1985
C) 1990
D) 1975
- 6. Which river is sourced from the glaciers of Huascarán National Park?
A) Santa River
B) Mississippi River
C) Amazon River
D) Nile River
- 7. What is the predominant vegetation type found in Huascarán National Park?
A) Savanna
B) Mangrove forest
C) Páramo
D) Coral reef
- 8. Which pre-Incan civilization had a significant presence in the area now occupied by Huascarán National Park?
A) Maya
B) Inca
C) Aztec
D) Chavín
- 9. What is the main threat to the glaciers in Huascarán National Park?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Climate change
C) Avalanches
D) Human encroachment
- 10. Which prominent glacier is found within Huascarán National Park?
A) Columbia Glacier
B) Mer de Glace
C) Pastoruri Glacier
D) Aletsch Glacier
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