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Sumidero Canyon - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the most important conservation issue in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The contamination of the Grijalva River.
B) Illegal logging.
C) Human encroachment.
D) Wildfires.
  • 2. How much of the park has been encroached upon by illegal human settlements?
A) About ten percent.
B) About three percent.
C) About twenty percent.
D) About six percent.
  • 3. Which city's population growth has contributed to the encroachment into the park?
A) Berriozábal.
B) Chiapa de Corzo.
C) Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
D) Chicoasén.
  • 4. What was the purpose of the 2005 operation in the park?
A) To build new housing.
B) To evict about one hundred illegal settlers.
C) To start a new conservation project.
D) To plant trees.
  • 5. Which settlements are mentioned as having developed illegally within the park?
A) Libertad Campesina, Nueva Esperanza, La Unión.
B) Patria Nueva Alta, Arroyo Blanco, La Esperanza, and Las Granjas.
C) El Palmar, 16 de Septiembre, Nuevo Bochil.
D) San Antonio Zaragoza, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco Sarabia.
  • 6. What natural feature constricts the flow of solids in the Grijalva River within the canyon?
A) The narrow channel of the canyon and the Chicoasén Dam.
B) The Sabinal River.
C) The Villa Flores and Villa Corzo municipalities.
D) The seasonal cleanup efforts.
  • 7. What is the estimated annual accumulation of trash in the canyon?
A) About 10,000 tons.
B) About 5000 tons.
C) About 1000 tons.
D) About 3000 tons.
  • 8. Which organization undertakes daily cleanup efforts in the Grijalva River?
A) The Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (Semarnat).
B) The Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP).
C) The Secretariat of Tourism in Chiapas.
D) The Fédération Internationale de Natation.
  • 9. What caused the cancellation of the annual swim marathon in the canyon in May 2011?
A) Lack of participants.
B) Pollution levels in the river.
C) High water levels.
D) Weather conditions.
  • 10. What percentage of waste solids in the Grijalva River is branches, wood, rocks, sediment, and other debris?
A) About 25%.
B) Somewhere between 80 and 90%.
C) About 50%.
D) About 10%.
  • 11. What is one visible indicator of pollution in the Grijalva River?
A) Lack of debris.
B) Abundance of fish.
C) Clear water.
D) Overgrowth of water lilies.
  • 12. What is the main source of sewage entering the Grijalva River?
A) The Chicoasén Dam.
B) The Sabinal River.
C) The rainy season.
D) The Villa Flores municipality.
  • 13. What is the main cause of deforestation in the park?
A) Wildfires.
B) Human settlements.
C) Legal and illegal logging.
D) Mining operations.
  • 14. What is the impact of agrochemicals on the native American crocodiles?
A) They have no impact.
B) They improve the crocodiles' habitat.
C) They kill off and poison the fish the crocodiles need to eat.
D) They increase fish populations.
  • 15. What is one of the main pollutants from mining operations in the park?
A) Deforestation.
B) Wildlife disturbance.
C) Noise pollution.
D) Runoff from mining waste.
  • 16. What is the estimated population within the park's borders as of 2005?
A) 1927.
B) 2500.
C) 2000.
D) 1500.
  • 17. Which municipalities contribute most of the wastewater to the Grijalva River?
A) Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapa de Corzo, Berriozábal, and Chicoasén.
B) El Palmar, 16 de Septiembre, Nuevo Bochil.
C) San Antonio Zaragoza, Venustiano Carranza, Francisco Sarabia.
D) Gabriel Esquinca, Benito Juárez, Osumacinta.
  • 18. What is the main reason for the distinct white coating on flora near mining operations?
A) Pollution from the Grijalva River.
B) Dust and smoke from mining operations.
C) Wildfires.
D) Natural mineral deposits.
  • 19. What is the main challenge faced by cleanup efforts in the canyon?
A) Insufficient funding.
B) Inadequate boats.
C) Lack of volunteers.
D) Garbage reaccumulates, especially during the rainy season.
  • 20. What is the role of tourists in the cleanup efforts?
A) They fund the entire cleanup operation.
B) Part of the price they pay for boat rides goes towards cleanup efforts.
C) They organize the cleanup efforts.
D) They are responsible for separating recyclables.
  • 21. Which family of plants has the highest number of species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Orchidaceae with 22 species.
B) The family Fabaceae with 59 species.
C) The family Asteraceae with 25 species.
D) The family Euphorbiaceae with 22 species.
  • 22. What type of vegetation is mostly found on either side of the canyon?
A) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
C) Pine-oak forest.
D) Grasslands.
  • 23. What type of forest is found only in small dispersed patches in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Medium-height perennial rainforest (evergreen cloud forest).
B) Grasslands.
C) Pine-oak forest.
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 24. Which species is most common in the pine-oak forests of Sumidero Canyon?
A) The guanacaste Enterolobium cyclocarpum.
B) The breadnut Brosimum alicastrum.
C) The oak Quercus acutifolia.
D) The cedar Cedrela odorata.
  • 25. Which type of vegetation is not naturally occurring in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Pine-oak forest.
B) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
C) Grassland.
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 26. What is the total area covered by medium-height deciduous rainforest in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 11,382 hectares (28,130 acres).
B) 87 hectares (210 acres).
C) 6,539 hectares (16,160 acres).
D) 4,404 hectares (10,880 acres).
  • 27. Which family of plants has 25 species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Euphorbiaceae.
B) The family Fabaceae.
C) The family Orchidaceae.
D) The family Asteraceae.
  • 28. What type of vegetation is found in the northwest of the park at the highest altitudes?
A) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Grasslands.
C) Pine-oak forests.
D) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 29. Which species are not common in the low-height deciduous rainforest?
A) Opuntia.
B) Stenocereus.
C) Non-tree species.
D) Agave.
  • 30. Which plant family has 17 species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) The family Convolvulaceae.
B) The family Euphorbiaceae.
C) The family Fabaceae.
D) The family Asteraceae.
  • 31. Which species is not found in the medium-height rainforest canopy?
A) Jocotillo (Astronium graveolens).
B) Guanacaste (Enterolobium cyclocarpum).
C) Breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum).
D) Tempisque (Sideroxylon capiri).
  • 32. What type of vegetation is found around La Ceiba and La Coyota lookout points?
A) Low-height deciduous rainforest.
B) Pine-oak forest.
C) Grasslands.
D) Medium-height deciduous rainforest.
  • 33. What is the primary use of 46 plant species in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Medicinal uses.
B) Farming.
C) Logging.
D) Ornamental uses.
  • 34. How many waterfalls are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Two
B) Five
C) Three
D) Seven
  • 35. What is the average annual temperature in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 22 °C
B) 18 °C
C) 26 °C
D) 30 °C
  • 36. How many beaches are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Four
B) One
C) Three
D) Two
  • 37. What is the approximate altitude of the municipality of Chiapa de Corzo in Sumidero Canyon?
A) 1,200 metres (3,900 ft)
B) 600 metres (2,000 ft)
C) 800 metres (2,600 ft)
D) 1,500 metres (4,900 ft)
  • 38. How many freshwater springs are there in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Four
B) Two
C) One
D) Three
  • 39. What is the length of the narrow passage of Sumidero Canyon?
A) 20 kilometres (12 miles)
B) 13 kilometres (8 miles)
C) 8 kilometres (5 miles)
D) 15 kilometres (9 miles)
  • 40. What is the approximate length of the Grijalva River?
A) 300 kilometres (190 miles)
B) 500 kilometres (310 miles)
C) 1,000 kilometres (620 miles)
D) 766 kilometres (476 miles)
  • 41. What geological period saw the elevation of the ocean floor forming much of the mountains in the area?
A) The Jurassic Period
B) The Cretaceous Period
C) The Mesocretac Period
D) The Triassic Period
  • 42. When was the Sumidero Canyon National Park first established as an ecological reserve?
A) 1972
B) 1960
C) 1986
D) 1980
  • 43. Which bird species is considered threatened in the park?
A) Egretta caerulea
B) Actitis macularia
C) great curassow (Crax rubra)
D) Dendrocygna autumnalis
  • 44. What is the name of the bridge marking the southern border of the park?
A) Chicoasén Dam
B) Cahuaré Docks
C) Belisario Domínguez Bridge
D) Pan-American Highway
  • 45. Which mammal species is considered endangered in the park?
A) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
B) jaguarundi
C) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
D) rat Peromyscus mexicanus
  • 46. In which year did the park come under the protection of the Ramsar Convention?
A) 2004
B) 1986
C) 1980
D) 2000
  • 47. Which section of the park includes medium-height semi-deciduous rainforest and grasslands?
A) eastern section
B) southeast section
C) western section
D) northwest section
  • 48. How many species of reptiles were reported in the 1986 study?
A) 4 reptiles
B) 15 reptiles
C) 14 reptiles
D) 195 reptiles
  • 49. Which mammal species is subject to special protection in the park?
A) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
B) jaguarundi
C) king vulture (Sarcoramphus papa)
D) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
  • 50. How many species of birds were documented in the 2005 study?
A) 26 birds
B) 308 birds
C) 195 birds
D) 40 birds
  • 51. Which mammal species is considered abundant in the park?
A) ocelot
B) jaguarundi
C) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
D) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
  • 52. Which lookout point has a restaurant?
A) Chicoasén Dam
B) Cahuaré Docks
C) La Ceiba
D) Los Chiapas
  • 53. Which mammal species is in danger in the park?
A) spider monkey (Ateles geoffroyi)
B) bat Artibeus jamaicensis
C) ocelot
D) jaguarundi
  • 54. Which section of the park includes grassland?
A) eastern section
B) northwest section
C) western section
D) southeast section
  • 55. Which bird species is associated with bodies of water?
A) spider monkey
B) great curassow
C) ocelot
D) Egretta caerulea
  • 56. What is the primary economic activity in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Fishing
B) Mining
C) Agriculture
D) Ecotourism
  • 57. What is the name of the ecological park located within the canyon area?
A) Canyon Discovery Park
B) Grijalva Nature Park
C) Amikúu Ecological Park
D) Chiapas Adventure Park
  • 58. What event caused a significant impact on the tourism industry in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Boating accidents
B) Wildfires
C) Floods
D) Earthquake
  • 59. Which of the following is a major annual event held in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Chiapas Rock Climbing Festival
B) Copa Mundo Fino swimming marathon
C) Sumidero Bike Race
D) Canyon Kayak Challenge
  • 60. Which of the following activities is NOT mentioned as an extreme sport in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Scuba diving
B) Mountain biking
C) Rappelling
D) Spelunking
  • 61. What was the initial cost to open the Amikúu Ecological Park?
A) 200 million pesos
B) 150 million pesos
C) 120 million pesos
D) 100 million pesos
  • 62. Which of the following is NOT a waterfall mentioned in the text?
A) Cueva del Hombre
B) Cueva de Colores
C) Árbol de Navidad
D) Cueva del Árbol
  • 63. What is the name of the largest and oldest dock in Chiapa de Corzo?
A) Corzo Dock
B) Grijalva Dock
C) Cahuare
D) Chiapa Dock
  • 64. Which of the following is NOT a type of extreme sport mentioned in the text?
A) Mountain biking
B) Skydiving
C) Spelunking
D) Rappelling
  • 65. What is the name of the annual swimming marathon held in Sumidero Canyon?
A) Copa Mundo Fino
B) Chiapas Water Marathon
C) Grijalva Swim Fest
D) Canyon Swim Challenge
  • 66. Which of the following is NOT a lookout point in Sumidero Canyon?
A) La Ceiba
B) El Suspiro
C) El Roblar
D) Los Chiapas
  • 67. Which explorer named the area 'Sumidero'?
A) Remesal
B) Diego de Mazariegos
C) Becerra
D) Heinrich Berlin
  • 68. How far is the Ruins of Berlin from the Belisario Domínguez Bridge?
A) Five km
B) Seven km
C) Fifteen km
D) Ten km
  • 69. How many individual sites were discovered in the area by Alejandro Martínez in 1976?
A) 15 individual sites
B) 30 individual sites
C) 24 individual sites
D) 40 individual sites
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