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