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