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