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Exploring Colombia’s moors (paramos)
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. Which of the following animals is often associated with the páramos?
A) Jaguar
B) Andean condor
C) Kinkajou
D) Sloth
  • 2. What role do páramos play in the ecosystem?
A) Water regulation and carbon storage
B) Agricultural production
C) Urban development
D) Soil depletion
  • 3. How do páramos affect water supply?
A) They lead to increased evaporation
B) They cause flooding
C) They retain water and release it slowly
D) They have no effect on water cycles
  • 4. What is the unique adaptation of frailejones in the páramos?
A) Thorns to deter herbivores
B) Water storage in their leaves
C) Deep root systems for anchoring
D) Ability to photosynthesize at night
  • 5. Which of the following is a significant source of pollution affecting páramos?
A) Airborne pollen
B) Runoff from agriculture
C) Invasive species
D) Natural wildfires
  • 6. What is a major consequence of páramo degradation?
A) Loss of biodiversity
B) Increased agricultural yield
C) Improved water quality
D) Creation of urban space
  • 7. What cultural significance do páramos hold for local communities?
A) They have no significant cultural relevance
B) They serve primarily as livestock grazing areas
C) They are sources of lumber
D) They are vital for rituals and traditions
  • 8. How does climate change impact páramos?
A) It alters water availability and biodiversity
B) It has no significant impact
C) It transforms them into deserts
D) It helps in vegetation growth
  • 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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