- 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) Andean
C) Rainforest
D) Tundra
- 3. What is the main purpose of establishing national parks like Huascarán?
A) Conservation of biodiversity
B) Extracting natural resources
C) Promoting tourism
D) Building urban settlements
- 4. Which indigenous community resides within Huascarán National Park?
A) Inuit
B) Aboriginal Australians
C) Quechua
D) Maasai
- 5. When was Huascarán National Park declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1990
B) 1985
C) 1975
D) 2000
- 6. Which river is sourced from the glaciers of Huascarán National Park?
A) Nile River
B) Santa River
C) Mississippi River
D) Amazon River
- 7. What is the predominant vegetation type found in Huascarán National Park?
A) Savanna
B) Coral reef
C) Páramo
D) Mangrove forest
- 8. Which pre-Incan civilization had a significant presence in the area now occupied by Huascarán National Park?
A) Maya
B) Aztec
C) Inca
D) Chavín
- 9. What is the main threat to the glaciers in Huascarán National Park?
A) Avalanches
B) Human encroachment
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Climate change
- 10. Which prominent glacier is found within Huascarán National Park?
A) Pastoruri Glacier
B) Mer de Glace
C) Aletsch Glacier
D) Columbia Glacier
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