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