- 1. In which country is Huascarán National Park situated?
A) Peru
B) Colombia
C) Bolivia
D) Chile
- 2. Which ecosystem can be found in Huascarán National Park?
A) Desert
B) Tundra
C) Andean
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) Inuit
B) Maasai
C) Aboriginal Australians
D) Quechua
- 5. What is the main threat to the glaciers in Huascarán National Park?
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Climate change
C) Human encroachment
D) Avalanches
- 6. 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
- 7. When was Huascarán National Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 2000
D) 1975
- 8. What is the predominant vegetation type found in Huascarán National Park?
A) Mangrove forest
B) Savanna
C) Coral reef
D) Páramo
- 9. Which river is sourced from the glaciers of Huascarán National Park?
A) Santa River
B) Amazon River
C) Nile River
D) Mississippi River
- 10. Which prominent glacier is found within Huascarán National Park?
A) Aletsch Glacier
B) Pastoruri Glacier
C) Mer de Glace
D) Columbia Glacier
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