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Exploring Colombia’s moors (paramos) - Test
Contributed by: Leonard
  • 1. Which of the following animals is often associated with the páramos?
A) Jaguar
B) Sloth
C) Andean condor
D) Kinkajou
  • 2. What role do páramos play in the ecosystem?
A) Agricultural production
B) Soil depletion
C) Water regulation and carbon storage
D) Urban development
  • 3. How do páramos affect water supply?
A) They retain water and release it slowly
B) They have no effect on water cycles
C) They lead to increased evaporation
D) They cause flooding
  • 4. What is the unique adaptation of frailejones in the páramos?
A) Ability to photosynthesize at night
B) Water storage in their leaves
C) Thorns to deter herbivores
D) Deep root systems for anchoring
  • 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) Loss of biodiversity
C) Creation of urban space
D) Improved water quality
  • 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 serve primarily as livestock grazing areas
D) They are vital for rituals and traditions
  • 8. How does climate change impact páramos?
A) It transforms them into deserts
B) It helps in vegetation growth
C) It has no significant impact
D) It alters water availability and biodiversity
  • 9. What is 'peat' and its relevance in páramos?
A) A water source for wildlife
B) An invasive plant species
C) A type of tree found in páramos
D) A soil material that stores carbon
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