Exploring Colombia’s moors (paramos) - Test
  • 1. Which of the following animals is often associated with the páramos?
A) Kinkajou
B) Jaguar
C) Sloth
D) Andean condor
  • 2. What role do páramos play in the ecosystem?
A) Urban development
B) Soil depletion
C) Water regulation and carbon storage
D) Agricultural production
  • 3. How do páramos affect water supply?
A) They lead to increased evaporation
B) They cause flooding
C) They retain water and release it slowly
D) They have no effect on water cycles
  • 4. What is the unique adaptation of frailejones in the páramos?
A) Thorns to deter herbivores
B) Water storage in their leaves
C) Ability to photosynthesize at night
D) Deep root systems for anchoring
  • 5. Which of the following is a significant source of pollution affecting páramos?
A) Natural wildfires
B) Invasive species
C) Runoff from agriculture
D) Airborne pollen
  • 6. What is a major consequence of páramo degradation?
A) Creation of urban space
B) Loss of biodiversity
C) Increased agricultural yield
D) Improved water quality
  • 7. What cultural significance do páramos hold for local communities?
A) They are vital for rituals and traditions
B) They have no significant cultural relevance
C) They serve primarily as livestock grazing areas
D) They are sources of lumber
  • 8. How does climate change impact páramos?
A) It alters water availability and biodiversity
B) It has no significant impact
C) It transforms them into deserts
D) It helps in vegetation growth
  • 9. What is 'peat' and its relevance in páramos?
A) A water source for wildlife
B) A soil material that stores carbon
C) An invasive plant species
D) A type of tree found in páramos
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