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