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